Strong's Lexicon aischrokerdés: Greedy for dishonest gain Original Word: αἰσχροκερδής Word Origin: From αἰσχρός (aischros, meaning "shameful") and κέρδος (kerdos, meaning "gain" or "profit") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of greed and dishonest gain can be related to Hebrew terms such as בֶּצַע (betsa, Strong's 1215), meaning "unjust gain" or "profit." Usage: The term "aischrokerdés" is used in the New Testament to describe a person who is motivated by shameful or dishonest gain. It characterizes individuals who prioritize personal profit over integrity, often at the expense of ethical or moral standards. This term is typically used in the context of leadership within the church, warning against those who might exploit their position for financial gain. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, where the early church was established, financial gain was often pursued aggressively, sometimes through unethical means. The early Christian community, however, was called to a higher standard of conduct, emphasizing integrity, generosity, and selflessness. Leaders within the church were expected to model these virtues, avoiding any semblance of greed or exploitation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aischros and kerdos Definition greedy of base gain NASB Translation fond of sordid gain (2), sordid gain (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 146: αἰσχροκερδήςαἰσχροκερδής, (ές (αἰσχρός and κέρδος; cf. αἰσχροπαθής in Philo (de mere. meretr. § 4)), eager for base gain (greedy of filthy lucre): 1 Timothy 3:3 Rec., 8; Titus 1:7. (Herodotus 1, 187; Xenophon, Plato, others; (cf.turpilucricupidus, Plautus Trin. 1, 2, 63).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greedy, given to filthy lucre. From aischros and kerdos (gain); sordid -- given to (greedy of) filthy lucre. see GREEK aischros Forms and Transliterations αισχροκερδεις αισχροκερδείς αἰσχροκερδεῖς αισχροκερδη αισχροκερδή αἰσχροκερδῆ aischrokerde aischrokerdê aischrokerdē aischrokerdē̂ aischrokerdeis aischrokerdeîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 3:8 Adj-AMPGRK: προσέχοντας μὴ αἰσχροκερδεῖς NAS: wine or fond of sordid gain, KJV: wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; INT: given not greedy of dishonest gain Titus 1:7 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 146 |
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