Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνθρωποκτόνος”
Understanding anthrōpoktónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
murderer. - a manslayer
G443
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνθρωποκτόνος
Phoneticanth-ro-pok-ton'-os
Transliterationanthrōpoktónos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
murderer. - a manslayer
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 8:44 | “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” Word: ἀνθρωποκτόνος (anthrōpoktónos) | |
| 1 John 3:15 | “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.” Word: ἀνθρωποκτόνος (anthrōpoktónos) |