The meaning of “κακοποιέω”
Understanding kakopoiéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
do(ing) evil. - to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin
κακοποιέω
do(ing) evil. - to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 3:4 | “And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.” Word: κακοποιέω (kakopoiéō) | |
| Luke 6:9 | “Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?” Word: κακοποιέω (kakopoiéō) | |
| 1 Peter 3:17 | “For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” Word: κακοποιέω (kakopoiéō) | |
| 3 John 1:11 | “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” Word: κακοποιέω (kakopoiéō) |