G2556 κακός (kakós) — evil/harm

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2556

worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious

KJV usage: :--bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.

Etymology: apparently a primary word;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

bad, of a bad quality or disposition, worthless, corrupt, depraved, Mt. 21:41; 24:48; Mk. 7:21; wicked, criminal, morally bad; τὸ κακόν, evil, wickedness, crime, Mt. 27:23; Acts 23:9; deceitful, 1 Pet. 3:10; mischievous, harmful, destructive; τὸ κακόν, evil mischief, harm, injury, Tit. 1:12; afflictive; τὸ κακόν, evil, misery, affliction, suffering, Lk. 16;25

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 21:41 Matthew 24:48 Matthew 27:23 Mark 7:21 Mark 15:14 Luke 16:25 Luke 23:22 John 18:23 John 18:30 Acts 9:13 Acts 16:28 Acts 23:9 Acts 28:5 Romans 1:30 Romans 2:9 + 30 more →

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