The meaning of “μοιχαλίς”
Understanding moichalís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of the feminine of μοιχός adulteress(-ous, -y). - an adulteress (literally or figuratively)
μοιχαλίς
a prolonged form of the feminine of μοιχός adulteress(-ous, -y). - an adulteress (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:4 | “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.” Word: μοιχαλίς (moichalís) | |
| Mark 8:38 | “Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. ” Word: μοιχαλίς (moichalís) | |
| Romans 7:3 | “So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.” Word: μοιχαλίς (moichalís) | |
| James 4:4 | “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” Word: μοιχαλίς (moichalís) | |
| 2 Peter 2:14 | “Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:” Word: μοιχαλίς (moichalís) |