The meaning of “φονεύω”
Understanding phoneúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
kill, do murder, slay. - to be a murderer (of)
φονεύω
kill, do murder, slay. - to be a murderer (of)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:31 | “Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.” Word: φονεύω (phoneúō) | |
| Mark 10:19 | “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.” Word: φονεύω (phoneúō) | |
| Luke 18:20 | “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.” Word: φονεύω (phoneúō) | |
| Romans 13:9 | “For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Word: φονεύω (phoneúō) | |
| James 4:2 | “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” Word: φονεύω (phoneúō) |