Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σαπρός”
Understanding saprós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bad, corrupt. - rotten, i.e. worthless (literally or morally)
G4550
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σαπρός
Phoneticsap-ros'
Transliterationsaprós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bad, corrupt. - rotten, i.e. worthless (literally or morally)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:33 | “Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.” Word: σαπρός (saprós) | |
| Luke 6:43 | “For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.” Word: σαπρός (saprós) | |
| Ephesians 4:29 | “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Word: σαπρός (saprós) |