◄ G2812 ►
κλέπτης
Transliteration
kleptes;
Pronunciation
klep'-tace
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
from 2813
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 3:754
KJV Translation Count — 16x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: thief (16)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. an embezzler, pilferer
a. the name is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to instruct men, but abuse their confidence for their own gain
For Synonyms see entry 5856
Strong's Definitions
klep'-tace; from (2813) (κλέπτω); a stealer (literal or figurative): — thief. Compare (3027) (λῃστης).
Concordance Results Using KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the G2812 would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no G2812 approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the G2812 would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a G2812 and a robber.
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
The G2812 cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a G2812, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.