The meaning of “φονεύς”
Understanding phoneús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
murderer. - a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide - which ἀνθρωποκτόνος does not necessarily...
φονεύς
murderer. - a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide - which ἀνθρωποκτόνος does not necessarily imply - while σικάριος is a special term for a public bandit)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:7 | “But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.” Word: φονεύς (phoneús) | |
| Acts 7:52 | “Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:” Word: φονεύς (phoneús) | |
| 1 Peter 4:15 | “But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.” Word: φονεύς (phoneús) | |
| Revelation 22:15 | “For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” Word: φονεύς (phoneús) |