καπηλεύω
kapēleuō
to peddle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the Greek word "καπηλεύω" (kapēleuō) means "to peddle." This verb is used to describe the act of selling or hawking goods, likely in a dishonest or disreputable manner. Given its short definition and limited occurrence in the Bible (only 1 instance), it is difficult to establish a broad range of usage for this verb. However, its meaning as "to peddle" implies a sense of unscrupulousness or mercantile opportunism. The significance of this word to a general audience lies in its portrayal of dishonest or unprincipled commerce. In the context where it appears, "καπηλεύω" suggests a kind of exploitative or underhanded sales practice that takes advantage of others for personal gain.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text