The meaning of “μοιχός”
Understanding moichós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adulterer. - a (male) paramour - figuratively, apostate
μοιχός
adulterer. - a (male) paramour - figuratively, apostate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 18:11 | “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.” Word: μοιχός (moichós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:9 | “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,” Word: μοιχός (moichós) | |
| Hebrews 13:4 | “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Word: μοιχός (moichós) | |
| 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: μοιχός (moichós) |