Strong's G4190 (Greek)[edit | edit source]

Greek: πονηρός (ponērós)

Pronunciation: pon-ay-ros'

Derivation: from a derivative of

Definition: from a derivative of πόνος; hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from κακός, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from σαπρός, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners:--bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also πονηρότερος.

KJV Renderings: :--bad,

evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness).

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4192
• GREEK G2556
• GREEK G4550
• GREEK G4191
• GREEK G4191

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