πορισμόςporismós
furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
Greek (New Testament) · G4200
Meanings
1. a providing.
2. a means of gain: 1 Timothy 6:5, 1 Timothy 6:6.
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 1 Timothy 6:5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.
- 1 Timothy 6:6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.