Aischrokerdḗs — G146

Definition

adjective

sordid

Usually translated as

filthy lucre, given to

Origin

from G150 and kérdos (gain)

• aischrós (G150)

Occurrences

Aischrokerdḗs occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (2), Titus (1)

• 1 Timothy 3:3 — Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre (αἰσχροκερδῆ); but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
• 1 Timothy 3:8 — Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre (αἰσχροκερδεῖς);
• Titus 1:7 — For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre (αἰσχροκερδῆ);