12 occurrences

'Greedy' in the Bible

And he called the name of that place Kibroth Hattaavah because they buried the people that {were greedy}.

Verse ConceptsBurying placesGreed

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

And the dogs {have a greedy appetite}; they {are never satisfied}. And they are [the] shepherds! They do not have understanding. They all turn to their [own] way, each one for his [own] gain, {every one of them}.

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

{They feed on the sin of my people}, {they are greedy} for their iniquity.

Verse ConceptsContinuing In Sin

By no means [did I mean] the sexually immoral people of this world or the greedy people and swindlers or idolaters, since then you would have to depart out of the world.

Verse ConceptsGreed, Condemnation OfExtortionNature Of IdolatryGreedSexual ImmoralitySexual Puritycheaters

But now I have written to you not to associate with any so-called brother, if he is a sexually immoral person or a greedy person or an idolater or an abusive person or a drunkard or a swindler--with such a person not even to eat.

Verse ConceptsBad CompanyAlcoholGreed, Believers' Response ToBad FriendsFellowship With WickedSexual ChastityCorrecting A BrotherGood AssoiciatesWarnings Of Evil AssociationsAvoid ImmoralityAvoiding IdolatryNo DealingsAbusive RelationshipsAddictionCovetousnesssexGreedSexual Immoralitydrunkards

nor thieves, nor greedy persons, not drunkards, not abusive persons, not swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholAlcohol AbuseAddictionAlcoholicsCovetousnessDrunkennessInheritanceGreedthievescheatersdrunkards

Bible Theasaurus

Avaricious (3 instances)
Covetous (13 instances)
Devouring (33 instances)
Gluttonous (4 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
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αἰσχροκερδής 
Aischrokerdes 
Usage: 3