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 times

Appears 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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