Strong's Lexicon
G4231
G4231 — πραγματεύομαι
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G4231 |
|---|---|
| Word: | πραγματεύομαι |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | from G4229 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | pragmateuomai |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | prag-mat-yoo'-om-ai |
| Meaning: | 1. to busy oneself with, i.e. to trade |
| KJV Renderings: | occupy |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
πραγματεύομαι: 1 aorist middle imperative 2 person plural πραγματεύσασθε; (πρᾶγμα); in Greek prose writings from Herodotus down; to be occupied in anything; to carry on a business; specifically, to carry on the business of a banker or trader (Plutarch, Sull. 17; Cat. min. 59): Luk 19:13 (here WH text reads the infinitive (see their Introductory § 404); R. V. trade. Compare: διαπραγματεύομαι.)
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
πραγματεύομαι (occupy)
Luke 19:13
- KJV: And he called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds and said unto them Occupy till I come
- GK: καλέσας δε δέκα δούλους εαυτού έδωκεν αυτοίς δέκα μνας και είπε προς αυτούς πραγματεύσασθε έως έρχομαι