Definition and Meaning:
The term "greedily" refers to an excessive or insatiable desire for wealth, possessions, or other material gain. It is often associated with selfishness and a lack of concern for others. In a biblical context, greed is considered a sin and is frequently condemned as it leads individuals away from spiritual fulfillment and towards worldly desires.

Biblical References:
The Bible addresses the concept of greed and the behavior of acting greedily in various passages, warning against the dangers and spiritual consequences of such actions.

1. Proverbs 1:19 : "Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors." This verse highlights the destructive nature of greed, suggesting that it ultimately leads to the downfall of those who pursue it.

2. Proverbs 15:27 : "He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live." Here, the text contrasts the outcomes of greed versus integrity, emphasizing that greed not only affects the individual but also their family and community.

3. Ecclesiastes 5:10 : "He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile." This passage underscores the insatiable nature of greed, illustrating that material wealth cannot fulfill the deeper needs of the human soul.

4. Ezekiel 22:12 : "In you they take bribes to shed blood; you take usury and excessive interest; you make unjust gain from your neighbors by extortion. And you have forgotten Me, declares the Lord GOD." This verse connects greed with other sinful behaviors, such as extortion and exploitation, and points out that such actions lead to a separation from God.

5. 1 Timothy 6:10 : "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." This well-known verse warns that the love of money, a form of greed, can lead believers away from their faith and result in personal suffering.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, greed is seen as a manifestation of idolatry, where material possessions take precedence over God. It reflects a lack of trust in God's provision and a focus on earthly rather than heavenly treasures. Jesus Himself warned against greed in Luke 12:15 : "Then He said to them, 'Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.'"

Moral and Ethical Considerations:
Greed is often linked to moral and ethical issues such as injustice, exploitation, and inequality. The Bible encourages believers to practice generosity, contentment, and stewardship as antidotes to greed. In 2 Corinthians 9:7 , Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver."

Practical Application:
Christians are called to examine their hearts and motives, ensuring that their desires align with God's will. By prioritizing spiritual growth and the well-being of others over personal gain, believers can resist the temptation to act greedily and instead cultivate a life marked by generosity and contentment.(adv.) In a greedy manner.147. aischrokerdos -- from eagerness for base gain
... for base gain. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aischrokerdos Phonetic Spelling:
(ahee-skhrok-er-doce') Short Definition: greedily Definition: greedily ...
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1632. ekcheo -- to pour out, fig. to bestow
... Or (by variation) ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo (to pour); to pour forth;
figuratively, to bestow -- gush (pour) out, run greedily (out), shed (abroad ...
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3938. laat -- to swallow (greedily)
... 3937, 3938. laat. 3939 . to swallow (greedily). Transliteration: laat Phonetic
Spelling: (law-at') Short Definition: swallow. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3859. laham -- to swallow greedily
... 3858b, 3859. laham. 3860 . to swallow greedily. Transliteration: laham Phonetic
Spelling: (law-ham') Short Definition: morsels. Word Origin a prim. ...
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5860b. it -- to dart greedily
... to dart greedily. Transliteration: it Short Definition: rushed. Word Origin
denominative verb from ayit Definition to dart greedily NASB Word Usage rushed ( ...
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1214. batsa -- to cut off, break off, gain by violence
... be covetous, cut off, finish, fulfill, gain greedily, be given to covetousness,
greedy,. A primitive root to break off, ie (usually ...
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8378. taavah -- a desire
... desirable (1). dainty, desire, exceedingly, greedily, lusting, pleasant. From
'avah (abbreviated); a longing; by implication, a delight ...
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4682. matstsah -- unleavened bread or cake
... From matsats in the sense of greedily devouring for sweetness; properly, sweetness;
concretely, sweet (ie Not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an ...
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8264. shaqaq -- to run, run about, rush
... A primitive root; to course (like a beast of prey); by implication, to seek greedily --
have appetite, justle one against another, long, range, run (to and fro ...
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6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), fit (1), follow (1), followed (1), fulfill (1), fulfilling (1), gather (1),
gave (4), give you over (1), grant (1), granted (1), greedily (1), happen (1 ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xii. 15, "And He Said unto Them ...
... he would say, "thou wouldest call him covetous and greedy, if he were seeking another's
goods; but I say, seek not even thine own greedily or covetously." This ...
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Treatise on the Priesthood. Book iv.
... The prophet, however, proceeded to speak to him of the kingdom, but not even then
did he run greedily after it, though he heard about it from a prophet, but ...
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That the Preceding Desire Will Much Increase the Union of the ...
... Now, Theotimus, imagine to yourself with the Psalmist, that hart which, hard set
by the hounds, has neither wind nor legs; how greedily he plunges himself into ...
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Whether the Species of Gluttony are Fittingly Distinguished?
... sometimes we sin by the very heat of an immoderate appetite""-which are contained
in the following verse: "Hastily, sumptuously, too much, greedily, daintily ...
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Manasseh
... We will have all things new. And Manasseh, being a young man and as foolish as he
was young, drank in greedily their counsels and made himself their leader. ...
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A vindication of Gospel Truths Opened,
... as not to seek after the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, might be taken away, and
violently possessed with error, and be made to run greedily after the same ...
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On Drinking.
... up the pleasure of the flute because of the unseemliness of the sight): so that
we are to drink without contortions of the face, not greedily grasping the cup ...
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Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... fly descend into the sweet which is spread to destroy him, he sips, and sips again,
and by-and-by he plunges boldly in to feast himself greedily: when satisfied ...
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What the Big Chest Contained
... Scarcely had the last screw been removed when up came the lid; and almost instantly
three pairs of eager eyes were greedily gazing down upon the contents of ...
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The Betrayal
... shall laugh them to scorn; after all, thou art but the unconscious drudge of him
whom thou abhorrest; in all the black work thou doest so greedily, thou art no ...
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Greedily (7 Occurrences)
...Greedily (7 Occurrences). Ephesians 4:19 Such men being past feeling have abandoned
themselves to impurity, greedily indulging in every kind of profligacy. ...
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Extortion (14 Occurrences)
... to him. The element of covetousness and usury is involved in the meaning
of this word; for it is greedily gotten gain. The publicans ...
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Person (807 Occurrences)
... For, says Paul, though, as we all know, in His intrinsic nature He was nothing other
than God, yet He did not, as we all know right well, look greedily on His ...
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Greed (19 Occurrences)

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Gorge (19 Occurrences)
... 10. (n.) To glut; to fill up to the throat; to satiate. 11. (vi) To eat greedily
and to satiety. Multi-Version Concordance Gorge (19 Occurrences). ...
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Gainsaying (6 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily
after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. ...
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Glutton (4 Occurrences)
... glut'-'-n, glut'-'-n-us (zalal, "to be lavish"; phagos): "Glutton" (from glut, to
swallow greedily) is the translation of zolel from zalal, "to shake or pour ...
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Gluttonous (4 Occurrences)
... glut'-'-n, glut'-'-n-us (zalal, "to be lavish"; phagos): "Glutton" (from glut, to
swallow greedily) is the translation of zolel from zalal, "to shake or pour ...
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Greediness (3 Occurrences)

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Withholdeth (7 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 21:26 There is that coveteth greedily all the day
long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. (ASV YLT). ...
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