Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κακοῦργος”
Understanding kakoûrgos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
evil-doer, malefactor. - a wrong-doer, i.e. criminal
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κακοῦργος
Phonetickak-oor'-gos
Transliterationkakoûrgos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
evil-doer, malefactor. - a wrong-doer, i.e. criminal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:32 | “And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.” Word: κακοῦργος (kakoûrgos) | |
| Luke 23:33 | “And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.” Word: κακοῦργος (kakoûrgos) | |
| Luke 23:39 | “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” Word: κακοῦργος (kakoûrgos) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:9 | “Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.” Word: κακοῦργος (kakoûrgos) |