The meaning of “φόνος”
Understanding phónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
murder, + be slain with, slaughter.
φόνος
murder, + be slain with, slaughter.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:19 | “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:” Word: φόνος (phónos) | |
| Mark 15:7 | “And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.” Word: φόνος (phónos) | |
| Luke 23:25 | “And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.” Word: φόνος (phónos) | |
| Acts 9:1 | “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,” Word: φόνος (phónos) | |
| Romans 1:29 | “Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,” Word: φόνος (phónos) |