The meaning of “μοιχάω”
Understanding moicháō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
commit adultery. - (middle voice) to commit adultery
μοιχάω
commit adultery. - (middle voice) to commit adultery
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:32 | “But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.” Word: μοιχάω (moicháō) | |
| Matthew 19:9 | “And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.” Word: μοιχάω (moicháō) | |
| Mark 10:11 | “And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.” Word: μοιχάω (moicháō) | |
| Mark 10:12 | “And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.” Word: μοιχάω (moicháō) |