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Definition of ponērós
πονηρός (ponērós) — 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
Word Origin
This word comes from a derivative of G4192 (πόνος); See the root word: G4192 (πόνος).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word πονηρός (ponērós) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| bad | G4190 |
| evil | G4190 |
| grievous | G4190 |
| harm | G4190 |
| lewd | G4190 |
| malicious | G4190 |
| wicked(-ness) | G4190 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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