Strong’s G4124
πλεονεξία
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
pleonexia
Pronunciation
pleh-on-ex-ee'-ah
Definition
Greed, covetousness
Meaning
covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage.
Usage
In the New Testament, "pleonexia" is used to describe an insatiable desire for more, often at the expense of others. It is a form of idolatry, where material possessions or desires take precedence over God. This term is often associated with moral corruption and is considered a serious sin that leads to various forms of unrighteousness.
Bible references
Mark 7:22;Luke 12:15;Romans 1:29;2 Corinthians 9:5;Ephesians 4:19;Ephesians 5:3;Colossians 3:5;1 Thessalonians 2:5;2 Peter 2:3;2 Peter 2:14