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Strong's G2585 καπηλεύω (kapeleuo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2585 — chanok (“Enoch”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2585
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G2585 Quick Answer

Strong's G2585 καπηλεύω (kapeleuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kapeleuo (kap-ale-yoo'-o) v. 1. to retail 2. (by implication) to adulterate (figuratively) It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include corrupt. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
kapeleuo (kap-ale-yoo'-o) v. 1. to retail 2. (by implication) to adulterate (figuratively)
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
corrupt

Meaning and Definition

kapeleuo (kap-ale-yoo'-o) v. 1. to retail 2. (by implication) to adulterate (figuratively) [from kapelos (a huckster)] KJV: corrupt

Original Word
καπηλεύω
Transliteration
kapeleuo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2585. 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)

to peddle

Usage: καπηλεύω (κάπηλος, a huckster, cf. Isa.1:22 (LXX), Sir.26:29) to make a trade of (RV, mg., make merchandise of), or perhaps (cf. Isa, l.with) to corrupt (RV, tit.): 2Co.2:17.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2585 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kapeleuo, 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.

How Strong's G2585 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G2585 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 G2585 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 2:17 KJV

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2585.

2 Corinthians 2:17 New Testament, KJV
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2585, grouped by book.

2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2585 FAQ

What does kapeleuo (καπηλεύω) mean?

Kapeleuo (Strong's G2585) is a Greek word most simply glossed "corrupt". kapeleuo (kap-ale-yoo'-o) v. 1. to retail 2. (by implication) to adulterate (figuratively)

How many times is kapeleuo (καπηλεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2585 across 1 book.

Where can I study kapeleuo (καπηλεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2585 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kapeleuo (καπηλεύω)?

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