The meaning of “κακῶς”
Understanding kakōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
amiss, diseased, evil, grievously, miserably, sick, sore. - badly (physically or morally)
κακῶς
amiss, diseased, evil, grievously, miserably, sick, sore. - badly (physically or morally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:35 | “And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;” Word: κακῶς (kakōs) | |
| Mark 2:17 | “When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Word: κακῶς (kakōs) | |
| Luke 7:2 | “And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.” Word: κακῶς (kakōs) | |
| John 18:23 | “Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?” Word: κακῶς (kakōs) | |
| Acts 23:5 | “Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.” Word: κακῶς (kakōs) |