The meaning of “πόρνη”
Understanding pórnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of πόρνος harlot, whore. - a strumpet - figuratively, an idolater
πόρνη
feminine of πόρνος harlot, whore. - a strumpet - figuratively, an idolater
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:32 | “For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.” Word: πόρνη (pórnē) | |
| Luke 15:30 | “But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.” Word: πόρνη (pórnē) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:16 | “What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.” Word: πόρνη (pórnē) | |
| Hebrews 11:31 | “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Word: πόρνη (pórnē) | |
| James 2:25 | “Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?” Word: πόρνη (pórnē) |