κακός
kakosAdjectiveG2556
evil/harm: evil
From: apparently a primary word;
Short Definition
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
Full Lexicon Entry
1.in general, opposite to ἀγαθός, καλός, in various senses, bad, mean, base, worthless .
2.In ethical sense, base, evil, wicked
3.pernicious, harmful, evil
Synonyms
see: (ἄθεσμος)
LXX Usage: chiefly for רַע
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
45 timesAppears 45 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
12
1 Peter
4
Acts
4
1 Corinthians
3
Matthew
3
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:6
- 2 Corinthians 13:7
- James 1:13
- Mark 15:14
- Romans 13:4
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