Refiner Word Study porismos (G4200)
G4200  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
πορισμός
porismos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a providing, procuring; meton. source of gain, 1 Tim. 6:5, 6*"

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Definition and meaning

What does porismos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4200
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a providing, procuring; meton. source of gain, 1 Tim. 6:5, 6*

In the original Greek the word is written: πορισμός

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with porismos

These are the most notable occurrences of porismos (G4200) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 6:5

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about porismos

What does porismos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4200 (porismos) is a Greek word that means: a providing, procuring; meton. source of gain, 1 Tim. 6:5, 6* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does porismos appear in the Bible?

The word porismos (G4200) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4200?

Strong's G4200 is porismos, a Greek word defined as: a providing, procuring; meton. source of gain, 1 Tim. 6:5, 6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is porismos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

porismos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.