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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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