The meaning of “κακός”
Understanding kakós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked. - worthless (intrinsically, such - whereas πονηρός prop...
κακός
apparently a primary word bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked. - worthless (intrinsically, such - whereas πονηρός properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:48 | “But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;” Word: κακός (kakós) | |
| John 18:23 | “Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?” Word: κακός (kakós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:5 | “Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;” Word: κακός (kakós) | |
| Colossians 3:5 | “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” Word: κακός (kakós) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:14 | “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:” Word: κακός (kakós) |