Strong's G4190 (Greek)

Greek: πονηρός (ponērós)

Pronunciation: pon-ay-ros'

Derivation: from a derivative of G4192

Definition: hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from G4550, 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

KJV Renderings: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness)

Notes: See also G4191.

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