G4200: πορισμός
porismós · “gain”
Definition
furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
KJV translates it as: gain
Word origin: from a derivative of (a way, i.e. means);
Extended definition
πορισμός, -ου, ὁ
(πορίζω, to procure), [in LXX: Wis.13:19 14:2 * ;]
1. a providing.
2. a means of gain: 1Ti.6:5-6 (Polyb., al.).†
(AS)
(πορίζω, to procure), [in LXX: Wis.13:19 14:2 * ;]
1. a providing.
2. a means of gain: 1Ti.6:5-6 (Polyb., al.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4200 is translated
- a means of gain ×1
- gain ×1
Bible verses with G4200 (porismós)
Porismós appears in 2 verses.
- 1 Timothy 6:5
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
- 1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.