νοσφίζομαιnosphízomai
to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle
Greek (New Testament) · G3557
Meanings
1. in Hom., as depon., to turn away (from), abandon.
2. After Hom., in act., to set apart, remove. Mid., to set apart for oneself, peculate, purloin: absolutely, Titus 2:10; followed by ἀπό, Acts 5:2, Acts 5:3.
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Acts 5:2 He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest.
- Acts 5:3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself.
- Titus 2:10 or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.