Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
greedy
Usage: πλεονέκτης, -ου, ὁ (πλέον, ἔχω), [in LXX: Sir.14:9 * ;] = ὁ θέλων πλέον ἔχειν (see MM, xx), one desirous of having more, covetous: 1Co.5:10-11 6:10 Eph.5:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4123
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
3
Strong's G4123 Quick Answer
Strong's G4123 πλεονέκτης (pleonektes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pleonektes (pleh-on-ek'-tace) n. 1. holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder) [from G4119 and G2192] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include covetous. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- pleonektes (pleh-on-ek'-tace) n. 1. holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder) [from G4119 and G2192]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- covetous
Meaning and Definition
pleonektes (pleh-on-ek'-tace) n. 1. holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder) [from G4119 and G2192] KJV: covetous Root(s): G4119, G2192
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4123. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4123 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render pleonektes, 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.
covetous
1 Corinthians 5:10
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How Strong's G4123 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 4 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4123 (πλεονέκτης) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 14:9 — πλεονέκτου
Strong's G4123 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 G4123 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Strong's G4123 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion; And the iniquity of the wicked drieth up his soul.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4123.
Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion; And the iniquity of the wicked drieth up his soul.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4123, grouped by book.
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4123 FAQ
What does pleonektes (πλεονέκτης) mean?
Pleonektes (Strong's G4123) is a Greek word most simply glossed "covetous". pleonektes (pleh-on-ek'-tace) n. 1. holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder) [from G4119 and G2192]
How many times is pleonektes (πλεονέκτης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4123 across 3 books.
Where can I study pleonektes (πλεονέκτης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4123 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate pleonektes (πλεονέκτης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as covetous. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4123 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4123, with linked reader references where each row is available.