πονηρία

ponēriaNoun (Feminine)G4189

evil

From: from G4190 (πονηρός);

Short Definition

depravity, i.e. (specially), malice; plural (concretely) plots, sins

Full Lexicon Entry

iniquity, wickedness: ,; pl. (see Bl., § 32, 6; WM, 220; Swete, Mk., 153),; κακία καὶ π.
Synonyms
see: κακία.
LXX Usage: chiefly for רַע

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Ephesians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 5:8
  • Acts 3:26
  • Ephesians 6:12
  • Luke 11:39
  • Matthew 22:18

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