πονηρός

ponērosAdjectiveG4190

evil/bad

From: from a derivative of G4192 (πόνος);

Short Definition

hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556 (κακός), which refers rather to essential character, as well as from G4550 (σαπρός), which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners

Full Lexicon Entry

1.
aof persons, oppressed by toils (Hes.)
bof things, toilsome, painful (καιρός
2.bad, worthless
ain physical sense
bin ethical sense, bad, evil, wicked; (α) of persons
Synonyms
see: ἄθεσμος
LXX Usage: chiefly for רַע

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

73 times

Appears 73 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
23
Luke
12
Acts
8
1 John
5
Ephesians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 5:13
  • Acts 17:5
  • Hebrews 3:12
  • Luke 6:35
  • Matthew 20:15

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