11 occurrences

'Greedy' in the Bible

"That is because, from the least important to the most important of them, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. Prophets and priests alike, all of them practice deceit.

So I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least important to the most important of them, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. Prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit.

Look, I am about to empower the Babylonians, that ruthless and greedy nation. They sweep across the surface of the earth, seizing dwelling places that do not belong to them.

In no way did I mean the immoral people of this world, or the greedy and swindlers and idolaters, since you would then have to go out of the world.

But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who calls himself a Christian who is sexually immoral, or greedy, or an idolater, or verbally abusive, or a drunkard, or a swindler. Do not even eat with such a person.

thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
בּצע 
Batsa` 
Usage: 17

כּסף 
Kacaph 
Usage: 6

עז 
`az 
Usage: 22

αἰσχροκερδής 
Aischrokerdes 
Usage: 3

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