G2770 κερδαίνω (kerdaínō) — to gain

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2770

to gain (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--(get) gain, win.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to gain as a matter of profit, Mt. 25:17; to win, acquire possession of, Mt. 16:26; to profit in the avoidance of, to avoid, Acts 27:21; in NT Χριστόν, to win Christ, to become possessed of the privileges of the Gospel, Phil. 3:8; to win over from estrangement, Mt. 18:15; to win over to embrace the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9:19, 20, 21, 22; 1 Pet. 3:1; absol. to make gain, Jas. 4:13

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 16:26 Matthew 18:15 Matthew 25:16 Matthew 25:17 Matthew 25:20 Matthew 25:22 Mark 8:36 Luke 9:25 Acts 27:21 1 Corinthians 9:19 1 Corinthians 9:20 1 Corinthians 9:21 1 Corinthians 9:22 Philippians 3:8 James 4:13 + 1 more →

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