Strongs Number: G2812
- Greek Word
- κλέπτης
- Transliteration
- kleptēs
- Phonetic
- klep'-tace
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a stealer (literally or figuratively)
- Thayers Definition
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1. an embezzler, pilferer
a. the name is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to instruct men, but abuse their confidence for their own gain
- Origin
- From G2813
- Bible Usage
- thief. Compare G3027 .