κακία

kakiaNoun (Feminine)G2549

evil

From: from G2556 (κακός);

Short Definition

badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble

Full Lexicon Entry

1.badness in quality (opposite to ἀρετή, excellence).
2.wickedness, depravity, malignity
3.In late Gk., evil, trouble, affliction (
Synonyms
(πονηρία)
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָאָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
1 Peter
2
Acts
1
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:20
  • 1 Peter 2:1
  • Acts 8:22
  • Ephesians 4:31
  • Matthew 6:34

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