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)

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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