φαῦλος
phaulosAdjectiveG5337
evil
From: apparently a primary word;
Short Definition
"foul" or "flawy", i.e. (figuratively) wicked
Full Lexicon Entry
slight, worthless, of no account, both of persons and things in various shades of meaning (see LS, ), in NT, as frequently in cl., always with distinct moral reference (see Ellic., Past. Epp., 203; Hort, Ja., 85; Tr., Syn., LXXxiv), worthless, bad: ; opposite to *ἀγαθός *(which see).
Synonyms
see: ἄθεσμος
LXX Usage: (עֶוֶל) (אֱוִיל), etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
2
2 Corinthians
1
James
1
Romans
1
Titus
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
- James 3:16
- John 3:20
- John 5:29
- Romans 9:11
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