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 times

Appears 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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