What does יֶתֶר · πλεονεκτέω mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · πλεονεκτέω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "advantage, gain, surplus".
Hebrew · H3499, G4122
מוֹתָר
Properly, an overhanging , i.e. (by implication) an excess , superiority , remainder ; also a small rope (as hanging free) · to exploit
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יֶתֶר H3499 properly, an overhanging , i.e. (by implication) an excess , superiority , remainder ; also a small rope (as hanging free)
Pronunciation yeter
Overhanging excess that both remains and exceeds; captures surplus, superiority, and what dangerously protrudes beyond normal bounds
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πλεονεκτέω G4122 to exploit
Pronunciation pleonektéō
To take unfair advantage or defraud someone, often implying cunning exploitation rather than open wrongdoing.
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What does מוֹתָר (motar) mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · πλεονεκτέω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "advantage, gain, surplus".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3499, G4122?
H3499, G4122 is connected to 102 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. advantage, gain, surplus
Strong's H3499, G4122
Lexical occurrences 102 verses Source Gloss
advantage, gain, surplus
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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