Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φαρμακεύς”
Understanding pharmakeús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sorcerer. - a druggist ("pharmacist") or poisoner, i.e. (by extension) a magician
G5332
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φαρμακεύς
Phoneticfar-mak-yoos'
Transliterationpharmakeús
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sorcerer. - a druggist ("pharmacist") or poisoner, i.e. (by extension) a magician
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 21:8 | “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Word: φαρμακεύς (pharmakeús) |