Strong's Greek Concordance

G4122: πλεονεκτέω

pleonektéō · “to exploit”

Definition

to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach

KJV translates it as: get an advantage, defraud, make a gain

Word origin: from G4123 (πλεονέκτης);

Extended definition

πλεονεκτέω, -ῶ
(πλεονέκτης, which see), [in LXX: Hab.2:9, Eze.22:27 (בָּצַע), Jdg.4:11 B* ;]
1. intrans., to have more, to have an advantage (cl., with genitive of person(s)).
2. Trans., in late writers (see M, Pr., 65), to over­reach, defraud: with accusative of person(s), 2Co.7:2 12:17-18; ἐν τ. πράγματιι, 1Th.4:6 (see M, Th., in l); pass., 2Co.2:11 (as also in cl.; see LS, see word).†
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How G4122 is translated

  • we may be outwitted ×1
  • we have exploited. ×1
  • did i exploit ×1
  • did exploit ×1
  • to overreach ×1

Bible verses with G4122 (pleonektéō)

Pleonektéō appears in 5 verses.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:11

    Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:2

    Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:17

    Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

  • 2 Corinthians 12:18

    I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:6

    That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.