πόρνη

pornēNoun (Feminine)G4204

prostitute

From: feminine of G4205 (πόρνος);

Short Definition

a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater

Full Lexicon Entry

a prostitute, harlot: . Metaphorical (see Swete, Ap., 180 f.), of Babylon (i.e. Rome).
LXX Usage: chiefly for זָנָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
5
1 Corinthians
2
Matthew
2
Hebrews
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 6:15
  • Hebrews 11:31
  • Luke 15:30
  • Matthew 21:32
  • Revelation 17:5

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