πονηρός
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
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Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
Occurrences
73 timesAppears 73 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 5:13
- Acts 17:5
- Hebrews 3:12
- Luke 6:35
- Matthew 20:15
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account