The meaning of “πονηρία”
Understanding ponēría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
iniquity, wickedness. - depravity, i.e. (specially), malice - plural (concretely) plots, sins
πονηρία
iniquity, wickedness. - depravity, i.e. (specially), malice - plural (concretely) plots, sins
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:18 | “But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?” Word: πονηρία (ponēría) | |
| Mark 7:22 | “Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:” Word: πονηρία (ponēría) | |
| Luke 11:39 | “And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.” Word: πονηρία (ponēría) | |
| Acts 3:26 | “Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. ” Word: πονηρία (ponēría) | |
| Romans 1:29 | “Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,” Word: πονηρία (ponēría) |