πορνεία

porneiaNoun (Feminine)G4202

sexual sin

From: from G4203 (πορνεύω);

Short Definition

harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry

Full Lexicon Entry

fornication: ,; pl. (see WM, 220; Bl., § 32, 6); disting. from μοιχεία,; = *μοιχεία *. Metaphorical (of idolatry: ): (Westc., in l), and so perh.
LXX Usage: for תַּזְנוּת and cogn. forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

25 times

Appears 25 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
7
1 Corinthians
4
Acts
3
Matthew
3
1 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 5:1
  • 2 Corinthians 12:21
  • Ephesians 5:3
  • Matthew 5:32
  • Revelation 18:3

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