7 occurrences

'Gain' in the Bible

Her gain and her harlot’s wages will be set apart to the Lord; it will not be stored up or hoarded, but her gain will become sufficient food and choice attire for those who dwell in the presence of the Lord.

Verse ConceptsMerchandiseStoring Treasure On EarthWages Of A Prostitute

He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity,He who rejects unjust gainAnd shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe;He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshedAnd shuts his eyes from looking upon evil;

Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

“Coastlands, listen to Me in silence,And let the peoples gain new strength;Let them come forward, then let them speak;Let us come together for judgment.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual RenewalIslandsGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthPay Attention To God!Renewal

That they may see and recognize,And consider and gain insight as well,That the hand of the Lord has done this,And the Holy One of Israel has created it.

Verse ConceptsUnderstandingisrael

And the dogs are greedy, they are not satisfied.And they are shepherds who have no understanding;They have all turned to their own way,Each one to his unjust gain, to the last one.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysProfitsWisdom, Human ImportanceInadequate ShepherdingCovetousness, Example OfSelfishness, Shown InSelfishness, Examples OfBeing Without UnderstandingGreed

“Because of the iniquity of his unjust gain I was angry and struck him;I hid My face and was angry,And he went on turning away, in the way of his heart.

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofSin, Nature OfCharacter Of WickedHow Sin Comes With AfflictionsGod HidingCovetousnessGreed

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Acquire (44 instances)
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Profit (166 instances)
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Realize (184 instances)
Skillful (88 instances)

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Strong's
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

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