The meaning of “μοιχεύω”
Understanding moicheúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
commit adultery. - to commit adultery
μοιχεύω
commit adultery. - to commit adultery
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:28 | “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Word: μοιχεύω (moicheúō) | |
| Mark 10:19 | “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.” Word: μοιχεύω (moicheúō) | |
| Luke 18:20 | “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.” Word: μοιχεύω (moicheúō) | |
| John 8:4 | “They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.” Word: μοιχεύω (moicheúō) | |
| Romans 13:9 | “For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Word: μοιχεύω (moicheúō) |