Strong's Lexicon klemma: Theft, stealing Original Word: κλέμμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κλέπτω (kleptō), meaning "to steal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for theft is גְּנֵבָה (genevah), Strong's Hebrew #1589, which also refers to stealing or theft. Usage: The term "klemma" refers to the act of theft or stealing. It is used to describe the unlawful taking of someone else's property. In the New Testament, it is often associated with moral and ethical teachings against stealing, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity among believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, theft was a common crime, and it was addressed in both Jewish and Roman law. The act of stealing was not only a legal issue but also a moral one, as it violated the social and religious codes of the time. In Jewish culture, the Eighth Commandment explicitly forbids stealing (Exodus 20:15), and this commandment was upheld in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kleptó Definition theft NASB Translation thefts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2809: κλέμμακλέμμα, κλέμματος, τό (κλέπτω); a. thing stolen (Aristotle). b. equivalent to κλοπή theft, i. e. the act committed (Euripides, Aristophanes, others): plural Revelation 9:21. From klepto; stealing (properly, the thing stolen, but used of the act) -- theft. see GREEK klepto |
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