The meaning of “κακός”

Understanding kakós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2556

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κακός

Phonetickak-os'

Transliterationkakós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

46 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 24:48	“But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;”
John 18:23	“Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
1 Corinthians 13:5	“Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”
Colossians 3:5	“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
2 Timothy 4:14	“Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

46x

Most Frequent Book

Romans

Book Distribution

Matthew3

Mark2

Luke2

John1

Acts4

Romans13

1 Corinthians3

2 Corinthians2

Philippians1

Colossians1

1 Thessalonians1

1 Timothy1

2 Timothy1

Titus1

Hebrews1

James2

1 Peter4

3 John1

Revelation2

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