πορνεύω
porneuōVerbG4203
to sin sexually
From: from G4204 (πόρνη);
Short Definition
to act the harlot, i.e. (literally) indulge unlawful lust (of either sex), or (figuratively) practise idolatry
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to prostitute the body for hire.
2.to commit fornication
20.Metaphorical (as in LXX
LXX Usage: for זָנָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
5
1 Corinthians
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:8
- 1 Corinthians 6:18
- Revelation 17:2
- Revelation 18:3
- Revelation 18:9
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