CategoryBiblical Term / Moral Term
Modern Equivalentwealth; riches; money as a master.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionRiches or material wealth, especially when trusted in, served, or treated as a rival master to God.
Key Verses"Ye cannot serve God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24)
KJV Usage NoteOften personifies wealth as a power that competes for loyalty and service.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not simply mean money itself; it often means wealth treated as an object of trust or devotion.
EtymologyFrom Aramaic or Syriac terms associated with wealth, riches, or treasure.