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ἁρπαγή G724

G724 is the Greek word ἁρπαγή, transliterated harpagḗ. The King James Version most often renders it extortion.

Word: ἁρπαγήTransliteration: harpagḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

pillage (properly abstract).

Where it comes from

from G726 (ἁρπάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

extortion 1×ravening 1×spoiling 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: extortion, ravening, spoiling.

Verses using ἁρπαγή

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 23:25 · KJV

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

Luke 11:39 · KJV

And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

Hebrews 10:34 · KJV

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

Common questions

What does Strong's G724 mean?

G724 is the Greek word ἁρπαγή (harpagḗ), meaning pillage (properly abstract).

How is G724 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it extortion (1 time), ravening (1 time), spoiling (1 time).

How many times does G724 appear in the Bible?

ἁρπαγή (harpagḗ) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G724 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G726 (ἁρπάζω).

Nearby entries

G721 · ἀρνίον — a lambkin G722 · ἀροτριόω — to plow G723 · ἄροτρον — a plow G725 · ἁρπαγμός — plunder (properly concrete)G726 · ἁρπάζω — to seize (in various applications)G727 · ἅρπαξ — rapacious

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