μοιχεύω

moicheuōVerbG3431

to commit adultery

From: from G3432 (μοιχός);

Short Definition

to commit adultery

Full Lexicon Entry

to commit adultery: absol. . Pass., of the woman WH, mg.). Metaphorical, of idolatry (see: μιοιχαλίς, and cf., a1.), αὐτῆς.
LXX Usage: (נָאַף)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
4
Luke
2
Romans
2
James
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • James 2:11
  • Luke 16:18
  • Matthew 19:18
  • Matthew 5:28
  • Mark 10:19

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