Strong’s G4200
πορισμός
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
porismos
Pronunciation
po-rees-MOS
Definition
Gain, Profit
Meaning
a source of gain, livelihood.
Usage
In the New Testament, "porismos" refers to the concept of gain or profit, particularly in a material or financial sense. It is used to describe the pursuit of wealth or the benefits one might seek to obtain, often with a cautionary tone regarding the potential moral and spiritual pitfalls associated with such pursuits.
Bible references
1 Timothy 6:5;1 Timothy 6:6