UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, m.

Inflections: πορισμός; -οῦ

Related lemmas: πορεύομαι

Sense 1: profit, gain, wealth

Semantic entry: 57.194

Semantic domains: Possess, Transfer, Exchange

Subdomains: Earn, Gain, Do Business

Definition: a means of gaining a profit or wealth

Notes: πορισμός occurs in RV TI1 6:6 · LV TI1 6:6 · Read together TI1 6:6 with an extended meaning of advantage or benefit, but the context shows clearly that this is a rather unusual and perhaps somewhat forced extension of meaning.

TI1 6:5: RV TI1 6:5 · LV TI1 6:5 · Read together TI1 6:5

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OET-RV TI1 6:5

5 and constant friction. People like this have ruined their minds and been robbed of the truth, thinking that they can gain financially by appearing godly.

OET-LV TI1 6:5

5 constant _frictions, of _people the mind having _been _ruined and having _been _defrauded of _the truth, thinking the devoutness to _be a_means _of _gain.

TI1 6:6: RV TI1 6:6 · LV TI1 6:6 · Read together TI1 6:6

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OET-RV TI1 6:6

6 But genuine godly living does lead to contentment which is a big advantage,

OET-LV TI1 6:6

6 But the devoutness with contentment it _is a_means _of _gain great.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

πορισμός

Form 1

Sense 1: profit, gain, wealth