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The meaning of ἀνθρωποκτόνος

Understanding anthrōpoktónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

murderer. - a manslayer

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
John
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