Greed in Hebrew is בֶּצַע (betza').
It can also be said חמדנות, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
greed
/ɡɹiːd/
These are the Hebrew words for greed as a noun.
selfish desire for more than is needed
- בֶּצַעבצעbetza'masculineIn the Hebrew dictionary
- חַמְדָנוּתחמדנותḥamdanutfeminine
This is more about the Hebrew word בֶּצַע.
- Written with vowel points
- בֶּצַע
- Written without vowel points
- בצע
- Said
- betza'
- Plural
- בְּצָעִים
- Its meanings in English
- greed, gain, profit, especially that which was unjustly obtained
The Hebrew dictionary's page for בצע, with its synonyms and rhymes
These words come before and after greed in the list.
These are the questions people ask about greed in Hebrew.
How do you say greed in Hebrew?
greed in Hebrew is בֶּצַע, said betza'. Without vowel points it is written בצע. Its plural is בְּצָעִים.
What are other Hebrew words for greed?
Besides בצע, greed can be said חַמְדָנוּת (ḥamdanut), depending on the meaning.
Is בצע masculine or feminine?
The word בצע is masculine.
What else does בצע mean in English?
Besides greed, בצע can mean gain, profit, especially that which was unjustly obtained.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry greed and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.