Word study · Greek
kerdaínō
to gain, to win
Say it: ker-DAH-ee-no (approximate)
κερδαίνω
What it means
To gain, profit, or win. Paul uses it for winning people for Christ (9:19-22), as one might win a profit in trade.
Range of meaning
- GainReceive a profit.
- Win overBring someone into the faith.
In 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 9
"That I might win the more" (9:19-22).
Every verse (4)
Verses where G2770 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources