ἁρπαγή harpagḗ
Meaning
pillage (properly abstract)
In the King James Version: extortion, ravening, spoiling
Derivation: from G726 (ἁρπάζω);
Where it is used
- Matthew 23:25 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.
- Luke 11:39 Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.
- Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.