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Strong's G866 ἀφιλάργυρος (aphilargyros)

Aphilargyros means “without covetousness” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H866 — ethnah (“reward”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G866
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G866 Quick Answer

Strong's G866 ἀφιλάργυρος (aphilarguros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aphilarguros (af-il-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. without fondness of silver (money) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5366] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include greedy and without. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aphilarguros (af-il-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. without fondness of silver (money) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5366]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
greedy and without

Meaning and Definition

aphilarguros (af-il-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. without fondness of silver (money) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5366] KJV: without covetousness, not greedy of filthy lucre Root(s): G1, G5366

Original Word
ἀφιλάργυρος
Transliteration
aphilarguros
Derivation
Root: φιλάργυρος R1: 1 R2: 5366
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G866. 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)

not greedy

Usage: ἀ-φιλ-άργυρος, -ον without love of money, not avaricious; 1Ti.3:3, Heb.13:5. (For other instances, see MM, see word)† (AS)

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How Strong's G866 Is Translated

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

greedy 1 Timothy 3:3 without Hebrews 13:5

How Strong's G866 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 2 linked usages.

Strong's G866 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 G866 in the New Testament

2 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;

Hebrews 13:5 KJV

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G866.

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;
Hebrews 13:5 New Testament, KJV
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G866, grouped by book.

1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G866 FAQ

What does aphilargyros (ἀφιλάργυρος) mean?

Aphilargyros (Strong's G866) is a Greek word most simply glossed "without covetousness". aphilarguros (af-il-ar'-goo-ros) adj. 1. without fondness of silver (money) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5366]

How many times is aphilargyros (ἀφιλάργυρος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G866 across 2 books.

Where can I study aphilargyros (ἀφιλάργυρος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G866 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate aphilargyros (ἀφιλάργυρος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as greedy and without. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.