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Strong's G146 αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdes)

Aischrokerdes means “sordid” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H146 — addar in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G146
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G146 Quick Answer

Strong's G146 αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aischrokerdes (ai-skhrok-er-dace') adj. 1. characterized by sordid, disgraceful gain 2. of disgraceful gain It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include given. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aischrokerdes (ai-skhrok-er-dace') adj. 1. characterized by sordid, disgraceful gain 2. of disgraceful gain
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
given

Meaning and Definition

aischrokerdes (ai-skhrok-er-dace') adj. 1. characterized by sordid, disgraceful gain 2. of disgraceful gain [from G150 and G2771] KJV: given to (greedy of) filthy lucre Root(s): G150, G2771

Original Word
αἰσχροκερδής
Transliteration
aischrokerdes
Derivation
Root: κέρδος R1: 150 R2: 2771
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G146. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

greedy

Usage: αἰσχροκερδής, -ες (αἰσχρός, κέρδος), greedy of base gains: 1Ti.3:3,8 Abbot-Smith omits 1Ti.3:3, Tit.1:7.† (AS)

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How Strong's G146 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aischrokerdes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

given 1 Timothy 3:3

How Strong's G146 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.

Strong's G146 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G146 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Timothy 3:3 KJV

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

1 Timothy 3:8 KJV

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Titus 1:7 KJV

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G146.

1 Timothy 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
1 Timothy 3:8 New Testament, KJV
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Titus 1:7 New Testament, KJV
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G146, grouped by book.

1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G146 FAQ

What does aischrokerdes (αἰσχροκερδής) mean?

Aischrokerdes (Strong's G146) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sordid". aischrokerdes (ai-skhrok-er-dace') adj. 1. characterized by sordid, disgraceful gain 2. of disgraceful gain

How many times is aischrokerdes (αἰσχροκερδής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G146 across 2 books.

Where can I study aischrokerdes (αἰσχροκερδής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G146 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate aischrokerdes (αἰσχροκερδής)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as given. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.