κακόω

kakoōVerbG2559

to harm

From: from G2556 (κακός);

Short Definition

to injure; figuratively, to exasperate

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to ill-treat, afflict, distress
2.(not in cl.), to embitter (
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָעַע hi., עָנָה pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
5
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:13
  • Acts 12:1
  • Acts 14:2
  • Acts 18:10
  • Acts 7:6

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