Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
theft
Usage: κλέμμα, -τος, τό (κλέπτω), [in LXX: Gen.31:39, Exo.22:3-4 (2-3) (גָּנַב, גְּנֵבָה)* ;] __1. a thing stolen (Arist., LXX) __2. = κλοπή, theft (Plato, al.): pl., Rev.9:21.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2809
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G2809 Quick Answer
Strong's G2809 κλέμμα (klemma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. klemma (klem'-mah) n. 1. stealing (properly, the thing stolen, but used of the act) [from G2813] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include thefts. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- klemma (klem'-mah) n. 1. stealing (properly, the thing stolen, but used of the act) [from G2813]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- thefts
Meaning and Definition
klemma (klem'-mah) n. 1. stealing (properly, the thing stolen, but used of the act) [from G2813] KJV: theft Root(s): G2813
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2809. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2809 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render klemma, 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.
thefts
Revelation 9:21
How Strong's G2809 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2809 (κλέμμα) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Exodus 22:2 — κλέμματος
- Exodus 22:3 — κλέμμα
- Genesis 31:39 — κλέμματα
- Genesis 31:39 — κλέμματα
Strong's G2809 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 G2809 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Strong's G2809 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
That which was taken of beasts I brought not to thee; I made good of myself the thefts of the day, and the thefts of the night.
But if the sun be risen upon him, he is guilty, he shall die instead; and if a thief have nothing, let him be sold in compensation for what he has stolen.
And if the thing stolen be left and be in his hand alive, whether ox or sheep, he shall restore them twofold.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2809.
That which was taken of beasts I brought not to thee; I made good of myself the thefts of the day, and the thefts of the night.
But if the sun be risen upon him, he is guilty, he shall die instead; and if a thief have nothing, let him be sold in compensation for what he has stolen.
And if the thing stolen be left and be in his hand alive, whether ox or sheep, he shall restore them twofold.
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2809, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2809 FAQ
What does klemma (κλέμμα) mean?
Klemma (Strong's G2809) is a Greek word most simply glossed "theft". klemma (klem'-mah) n. 1. stealing (properly, the thing stolen, but used of the act) [from G2813]
How many times is klemma (κλέμμα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2809 across 3 books.
Where can I study klemma (κλέμμα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2809 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate klemma (κλέμμα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as thefts. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2809 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2809, with linked reader references where each row is available.