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pleonekteō G4122

πλεονεκτέω (pleonekteō) means “to exploit” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

πλεονεκτέω Greek · G4122 5 tagged occurrences in 5 verses

Pronunciation guide: pleh-on-cek-teh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G4122

πλεονεκτέω · pleonekteō · to exploit

πλεονεκτέω, -ῶ (πλεονέκτης, which see), [in LXX: Hab.2:9, Eze.22:27 (בָּצַע), Jdg.4:11 B* ;] 1. intrans., to have more, to have an advantage (cl., with genitive of person(s)). 2. Trans., in late writers (see M, Pr., 65), to over­reach, defraud: with accusative of person(s), 2Co.7:2 12:17-18; ἐν τ. πράγματιι, 1Th.4:6 (see M, Th., in l); pass., 2Co.2:11 (as also in cl.; see LS, see word).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I take advantage of, overreach, defraud.

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How translators render G4122

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
exploit 2
did i exploit 1
should not outwit us 1
we have exploited 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
defraud 1
i make a gain 1
make a gain 1
should get an advantage 1
we have defrauded 1

Verses containing G4122

Page 1 of 1. 5 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 2 Corinthians 2:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

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  2. 2 Corinthians 7:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

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  3. 2 Corinthians 12:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you?

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  4. 2 Corinthians 12:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?

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  5. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

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Sources and text

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