Strong's Lexicon porismos: Gain, Profit Original Word: πορισμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πορίζω (porizo), meaning "to provide" or "to gain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "porismos," the concept of gain or profit can be related to Hebrew words such as בֶּצַע (betsa, Strong's H1215), which means "gain" or "profit," often with a negative connotation of unjust gain. 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wealth and material gain were often seen as indicators of success and social status. The early Christian community, however, was called to a different standard, emphasizing spiritual wealth over material wealth. The use of "porismos" in the New Testament reflects this tension between worldly values and the values of the Kingdom of God. HELPS Word-studies 4200 porismós (from poros, "a way, means") – properly, a specific way (route) that brings gain or profit. 4200 (porismós) is only used in 1 Tim 6:5,6. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom porizó (to procure) Definition a providing, a means of gain NASB Translation means of gain (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4200: πορισμόςπορισμός, πορισμοῦ, ὁ (πορίζω to cause a thing to get on well, to carry forward, to convey, to acquire; middle to bring about or procure for oneself, to gain; from πόρος (cf. πορεύω)); a. acquisition, gain (Wis. 13:19 Wis. 14:2; Polybius, Josephus, Plutarch). b. a source of gain: 1 Timothy 6:5f (Plutarch Cat. Maj. 25; (Test xii. Patr., test. Isa. § 4)). From a derivative of poros (a way, i.e. Means); furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition) -- gain. Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 6:5 N-AMSGRK: ἀληθείας νομιζόντων πορισμὸν εἶναι τὴν NAS: that godliness is a means of gain. KJV: supposing that gain is INT: truth holding gain to be 1 Timothy 6:6 N-NMS Strong's Greek 4200 |
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