8 occurrences

'Gain' in the Bible

So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;Greed takes away the lives of its possessors.

Verse ConceptsUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedFinancesGreedPathsfateconsequences

Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

Verse ConceptsFathers, Responsibilities OfWisdom, Human ImportancePay Attention To People!God's Word Gives WisdomparentingDadsFathers And DaughtersDiscipline Childattentionstructure

He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.

Verse ConceptsCovetingGreed, Condemnation OfMoney, Stewardship OfCovetousness, Results InAvoiding BribesHating EvilGreedFamily Problemsoverworking

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

She sees that her gain is good;Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].

Verse ConceptsLampsProfitsActing All NightWomen WorkingWomen's RolesA Good Woman

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
κερδαίνω 
Kerdaino 
gain , win , get gain , vr gain
Usage: 9

ἀναντιῤῥήτως 
Anantirrhetos 
Usage: 1

ἀντέπω 
Antepo 
Usage: 1

ἀντίλεγω 
Antilego 
Usage: 10

ἀντιλογία 
Antilogia 
Usage: 4

ἐργασία 
Ergasia 
Usage: 5

κέρδος 
Kerdos 
Usage: 3

πλεονεκτέω 
Pleonekteo 
Usage: 5

πορισμός 
Porismos 
Usage: 2

προσεργάζομαι 
Prosergazomai 
Usage: 0