1 Timothy 6:9

οἱ δὲ βουλόμενοι πλουτεῖν ἐμπίπτουσιν εἰς πειρασμὸν καὶ παγίδα καὶ ἐπιθυμίας πολλὰς ἀνοήτους καὶ βλαβεράς αἵτινες βυθίζουσιν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους εἰς ὄλεθρον καὶ ἀπώλειαν
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
οἱ
G3588 T-NPM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
βουλόμενοι
G1014 V-PNP-NPM
boulomai
to ___%___will,___%___ i.e., (reflexively) be willing
  • to will deliberately, have a purpose, be minded
    • "of willing as an affection, to desire
πλουτεῖν
G4147 V-PAN
plouteō
to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
  • to be rich, to have abundance
    • of outward possessions
    metaphorically to be richly supplied
    • is affluent in resources so that he can give blessings of salvation to all
ἐμπίπτουσιν
G1706 V-PAI-3P
empiptō
to fall on, i.e., (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
  • to fall into
    • to fall among robbers
      • "fall into one's power
εἰς
G1519 PREP
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
πειρασμὸν
G3986 N-ASM
peirasmos
a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
  • an experiment, attempt, trial, proving
    • trial, proving: the trial made of you by my bodily condition, since condition served as to test the love of the Galatians toward Paul (Galatians 4:14)
      • "the trial of man's fidelity, integrity, virtue, constancy
      • an enticement to sin, temptation, whether arising from the desires or from the outward circumstances
        • "an internal temptation to sin
        • of the temptation by which the devil sought to divert Jesus the Messiah from his divine errand
        of the condition of things, or a mental state, by which we are enticed to sin, or to a lapse from the faith and holiness"adversity, affliction, trouble: sent by God and serving to test or prove one's character, faith, holiness
      temptation (i.e., trial) of God by men
      • rebellion against God, by which his power and justice are, as it were, put to the proof and challenged to show themselves
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
παγίδα
G3803 N-ASF
pagis
a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation)
  • snare, trap, noose
    • of snares in which birds are entangled and caught
      • implies unexpectedly, suddenly, because birds and beasts are caught unawares
      a snare, i.e., whatever brings peril, loss, destruction
      • of a sudden and unexpected deadly peril
        • "of the allurements and seductions of sin"the allurements to sin by which the devil holds one bound"the snares of love
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐπιθυμίας
G1939 N-APF
epithymia
a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
  • desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust
πολλὰς
G4183 A-APF
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
ἀνοήτους
G453 A-APF
anoētos
unintelligent; by implication, sensual
  • not understood, unintelligible
    • "not understanding, unwise, foolish
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
βλαβεράς
G983 A-APF
blaberos
injurious
  • hurtful, injurious
αἵτινες
G3748 R-NPF
hostis
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
  • whoever, whatever, who
βυθίζουσιν
G1036 V-PAI-3P
bythizō
to sink; by implication, to drown
  • to plunge into the deep, to sink
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀνθρώπους
G444 N-APM
anthrōpos
man-faced, i.e., a human being
  • a human being, whether male or female
    • generically, to include all human individuals
      • "to distinguish man from beings of a different race or order
      • of animals and plants
        • "of from God and Christ"of the angels
      with the added notion of weakness, by which man is led into a mistake or prompted to sin"with the adjunct notion of contempt or disdainful pity"with reference to two fold nature of man, body and soul"with reference to the two fold nature of man, the corrupt and the truly Christian man, conformed to the nature of God"with reference to sex, a male
    indefinitely, someone, a man, one"in the plural, people"joined with other words, merchantman
εἰς
G1519 PREP
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
ὄλεθρον
G3639 N-ASM
olethros
ruin, i.e., death, punishment
  • ruin, destroy, death
    • for the destruction of the flesh, said of the external ills and troubles by which the lusts of the flesh are subdued and destroyed
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἀπώλειαν
G684 N-ASF
apōleia
ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)
  • destroying, utter destruction
    • of vessels
    a perishing, ruin, destruction
    • of money
      • "the destruction which consists of eternal misery in hell

οἱ δὲ βουλόμενοι πλουτεῖν ἐμπίπτουσιν εἰς πειρασμὸν καὶ παγίδα καὶ ἐπιθυμίας πολλὰς ἀνοήτους καὶ βλαβεράς αἵτινες βυθίζουσιν τοὺς ἀνθρώπους εἰς ὄλεθρον καὶ ἀπώλειαν
9
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Cross References

1 John 2:15

Μὴ ἀγαπᾶτε τὸν κόσμον μηδὲ τὰ ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ ἐάν τις ἀγαπᾷ τὸν κόσμον οὐκ ἔστιν ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ πατρὸς ἐν αὐτῷ·
15
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Proverbs 15:27

עֹכֵר בֵּיתוֹ בּוֹצֵעַ בָּצַע וְשׂוֹנֵא מַתָּנֹת יִחְיֶֽה׃
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Proverbs 28:20

אִישׁ אֱמוּנוֹת רַב-בְּרָכוֹת וְאָץ לְהַעֲשִׁיר לֹא יִנָּקֶֽה׃
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

1 Timothy 3:7

δεῖ δὲ αὐτὸν καὶ μαρτυρίαν καλὴν ἔχειν ἀπὸ τῶν ἔξωθεν ἵνα μὴ εἰς ὀνειδισμὸν ἐμπέσῃ καὶ παγίδα τοῦ διαβόλου
7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Acts 8:20

Πέτρος δὲ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτόν Τὸ ἀργύριόν σου σὺν σοὶ εἴη εἰς ἀπώλειαν ὅτι τὴν δωρεὰν τοῦ θεοῦ ἐνόμισας διὰ χρημάτων κτᾶσθαι
20
But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Mark 4:19

καὶ αἱ μέριμναι τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου καὶ ἡ ἀπάτη τοῦ πλούτου καὶ αἱ περὶ τὰ λοιπὰ ἐπιθυμίαι εἰσπορευόμεναι συμπνίγουσιν τὸν λόγον καὶ ἄκαρπος γίνεται
19
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

2 Peter 2:3

καὶ ἐν πλεονεξίᾳ πλαστοῖς λόγοις ὑμᾶς ἐμπορεύσονται οἷς τὸ κρίμα ἔκπαλαι οὐκ ἀργεῖ καὶ ἡ ἀπώλεια αὐτῶν οὐ νυστάζει
3
And through covetousness shall they with feigned merchandise of words make you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Matthew 13:22

ὁ δὲ εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας σπαρείς οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τὸν λόγον ἀκούων καὶ ἡ μέριμνα τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου καὶ ἡ ἀπάτη τοῦ πλούτου συμπνίγει τὸν λόγον καὶ ἄκαρπος γίνεται
22
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Ephesians 4:22

ἀποθέσθαι ὑμᾶς κατὰ τὴν προτέραν ἀναστροφὴν τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον τὸν φθειρόμενον κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ἀπάτης
22
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

James 5:1

Ἄγε νῦν οἱ πλούσιοι κλαύσατε ὀλολύζοντες ἐπὶ ταῖς ταλαιπωρίαις ὑμῶν ταῖς ἐπερχομέναις
1
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

Jude 1:11

οὐαὶ αὐτοῖς ὅτι τῇ ὁδῷ τοῦ Κάϊν ἐπορεύθησαν καὶ τῇ πλάνῃ τοῦ Βαλαὰμ μισθοῦ ἐξεχύθησαν καὶ τῇ ἀντιλογίᾳ τοῦ Κορὲ ἀπώλοντο
11
Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

2 Peter 2:15

καταλίποντες τὴν εὐθεῖαν ὁδὸν ἐπλανήθησαν ἐξακολουθήσαντες τῇ ὁδῷ τοῦ Βαλαὰμ τοῦ Βοσόρ ὃς μισθὸν ἀδικίας ἠγάπησεν
15
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

Matthew 19:22

ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ νεανίσκος τὸν λόγον ἀπῆλθεν λυπούμενος· ἦν γὰρ ἔχων κτήματα πολλά
22
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Proverbs 1:17

כִּֽי-חִנָּם מְזֹרָה הָרָשֶׁת בְּעֵינֵי כָל-בַּעַל כָּנָֽף׃
17
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

Proverbs 22:16

עֹשֵֽׁק דָּל לְהַרְבּוֹת לוֹ נֹתֵן לְעָשִׁיר אַךְ-לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃
16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Proverbs 20:21

נַחֲלָה ‫(מבחלת)‬ מְבֹהֶלֶת בָּרִאשׁוֹנָה וְאַחֲרִיתָהּ לֹא תְבֹרָֽךְ׃
21
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

Numbers 22:17

כִּֽי-כַבֵּד אֲכַבֶּדְךָ מְאֹד וְכֹל אֲשֶׁר-תֹּאמַר אֵלַי אֶֽעֱשֶׂה וּלְכָה-נָּא קָֽבָה-לִּי אֵת הָעָם הַזֶּֽה׃
17
For I will promote great thee unto very honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.

Proverbs 21:6

פֹּעַל אֹצָרוֹת בִּלְשׁוֹן שָׁקֶר הֶבֶל נִדָּף מְבַקְשֵׁי-מָֽוֶת׃
6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

Genesis 13:10

וַיִּשָּׂא-לוֹט אֶת-עֵינָיו וַיַּרְא אֶת-כָּל-כִּכַּר הַיַּרְדֵּן כִּי כֻלָּהּ מַשְׁקֶה לִפְנֵי׀ שַׁחֵת יְהוָה אֶת-סְדֹם וְאֶת-עֲמֹרָה כְּגַן-יְהוָה כְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם בֹּֽאֲכָה צֹֽעַר׃
10
And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

2 Kings 5:20

וַיֹּאמֶר גֵּֽיחֲזִי נַעַר אֱלִישָׁע אִישׁ-הָֽאֱלֹהִים הִנֵּה׀ חָשַׂךְ אֲדֹנִי אֶֽת-נַעֲמָן הָֽאֲרַמִּי הַזֶּה מִקַּחַת מִיָּדוֹ אֵת אֲשֶׁר-הֵבִיא חַי-יְהוָה כִּֽי-אִם-רַצְתִּי אַֽחֲרָיו וְלָֽקַחְתִּי מֵֽאִתּוֹ מְאֽוּמָה׃
20
But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.
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