Greek · G146 · unreviewed

αἰσχροκερδής

Sordid

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αἰσχροκερδής G146
Pronunciation aischrokerdḗs

What does αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdḗs) mean in the Bible?

αἰσχροκερδής (aischrokerdḗs) is a Greek word meaning "sordid". αἰσχροκερδής, -ες (αἰσχρός, κέρδος), greedy of base gains: 1Ti.

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Meaning

sordid
Extended definition

Shameful greed; pursuing dishonest financial gain motivated by disreputable desire for profit.

(αἰσχρός, κέρδος), greedy of base gains: 1Ti.3:3,8 Abbot-Smith omits 1Ti.3:3, Tit.1:7.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Masculine 1 Tim 3:8
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Titus 1:7
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