Bible Verse Dictionary
1 Timothy 3:8 - Greedy
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Likewise | G5615 | ὡσαύτως |
[Adverb] as thus that is in the same way |
| must the deacons | G1249 | διάκονος |
[Noun] compare G1377); an attendant that is (generally) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specifically a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess) |
| be grave | G4586 | σεμνός |
[Adjective] venerable that is honorable |
| not | G3361 | μή |
(adverbially) not (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether |
| doubletongued | G1351 | δίλογος |
[Verb] equivocal that is telling a different story |
| not | G3361 | μή |
(adverbially) not (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether |
| given | G4337 | προσέχω |
[Verb] (figuratively) to hold the mind (G3563 implied) towards that is pay attention to be cautious about apply oneself to adhere to |
| to much | G4183 | πολύς |
[Adjective] (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverb largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often mostly largely |
| wine | G3631 | οἶνος |
[Noun Masculine]
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| not | G3361 | μή |
(adverbially) not (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether |
| greedy of filthy lucre | G146 | αἰσχροκερδής |
[Adjective] sordid |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.