11 occurrences

'Gain' in the Bible

to gain {insightful instruction}, righteousness and justice and equity,

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching The Way Of Godfairnessbehavior

Thus are the ways of all who are greedy [for] gain-- it will take the life of its possessors.

Verse ConceptsUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedFinancesGreedPathsfateconsequences

The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent [and] he will gain knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

Bible Theasaurus

Acquire (44 instances)
Addition (210 instances)
Advance (62 instances)
Attain (36 instances)
Benefit (115 instances)
Profit (166 instances)
Realise (1 instance)
Realize (184 instances)
Skillful (88 instances)

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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