4 occurrences in 10 translations

'Extortion' in the Bible

As for his father, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother and did what was not good among his people, behold, he will die for his iniquity.

Verse ConceptsOppressors

In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD.

Verse ConceptsFraudCreditCovenant breakersExcessGreed, Condemnation OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfInterestMoney, Stewardship OfBusiness EthicsCovetousness, Results InExtortionSheddingKilling The InnocentOppressors

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Blackmail (1 instance)
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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἁρπαγή 
Harpage 
Usage: 1

ἅρπαξ 
Harpax 
Usage: 3

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