The meaning of “κακοποιός”
Understanding kakopoiós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
evil-doer, malefactor. - a bad-doer - (specially), a criminal
κακοποιός
evil-doer, malefactor. - a bad-doer - (specially), a criminal
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 18:30 | “They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.” Word: κακοποιός (kakopoiós) | |
| 1 Peter 2:12 | “Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.” Word: κακοποιός (kakopoiós) | |
| 1 Peter 2:14 | “Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.” Word: κακοποιός (kakopoiós) | |
| 1 Peter 3:16 | “Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.” Word: κακοποιός (kakopoiós) | |
| 1 Peter 4:15 | “But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.” Word: κακοποιός (kakopoiós) |