Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πορνεύω”
Understanding porneúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
commit (fornication). - to act the harlot, i.e. (literally) indulge unlawful lust (of either sex), or (figuratively) pra...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πορνεύω
Phoneticporn-yoo'-o
Transliterationporneúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
commit (fornication). - to act the harlot, i.e. (literally) indulge unlawful lust (of either sex), or (figuratively) practise idolatry
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 10:8 | “Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.” Word: πορνεύω (porneúō) | |
| Revelation 17:2 | “With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.” Word: πορνεύω (porneúō) |