Strong's Lexicon kleptés: Thief Original Word: κλέπτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κλέπτω (kleptō), meaning "to steal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - גנב (ganav): Often translated as "thief" or "to steal," used in contexts such as Exodus 22:1, "If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it, he must pay back five head of cattle for the ox and four sheep for the sheep." Usage: The term "kleptés" refers to a thief, someone who takes what does not belong to them, often in a secretive or stealthy manner. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically to describe those who deceive or take advantage of others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, theft was a common crime, and thieves were often associated with dishonesty and deceit. The act of stealing was not only a violation of personal property but also a breach of social trust and order. In Jewish law, theft was condemned, and restitution was required, reflecting the value placed on justice and community integrity. HELPS Word-studies 2812 kléptēs – a thief who steals by stealth (in secret), rather than in the open with violence (WS, 591). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kleptó Definition a thief NASB Translation thief (12), thieves (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2812: κλέπτηςκλέπτης, κλέπτου, ὁ (κλέπτω) (from Homer down), the Sept. for גַּנָּב, a thief: Matthew 6:19; Matthew 24:43; Luke 12:33, 39; John 10:1, 10; 1 Corinthians 6:10; 1 Peter 4:15; an embezzler, pilferer, John 12:6; ἔρχεσθαι or ἥκειν ... ὡς κλέπτης ἐν νυκτί, equivalent to to come unexpectedly, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 4; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 3:3; Revelation 16:15; the name is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to instruct men, but abuse their confidence for their own gain, John 10:8. (Synonym: see λῃστής, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thief. From klepto; a stealer (literally or figuratively) -- thief. Compare leistes. see GREEK klepto see GREEK leistes Forms and Transliterations κλεπται κλέπται κλέπτη κλέπτην κλεπτης κλέπτης κλέπτου κλεπτών kleptai kléptai kleptes kleptēs kléptes kléptēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:19 N-NMPGRK: καὶ ὅπου κλέπται διορύσσουσιν καὶ NAS: and where thieves break KJV: and where thieves break through and INT: and where thieves break in and Matthew 6:20 N-NMP Matthew 24:43 N-NMS Luke 12:33 N-NMS Luke 12:39 N-NMS John 10:1 N-NMS John 10:8 N-NMP John 10:10 N-NMS John 12:6 N-NMS 1 Corinthians 6:10 N-NMP 1 Thessalonians 5:2 N-NMS 1 Thessalonians 5:4 N-AMP 1 Peter 4:15 N-NMS 2 Peter 3:10 N-NMS Revelation 3:3 N-NMS Revelation 16:15 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2812 |
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