μαλακός (malakós) — Effeminate
Greek word study: μαλακός (malakós), Strong's G3120. soft, i.e. fine (clothing); figuratively, a catamite
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soft, i.e. fine (clothing); figuratively, a catamite
KJV translation words: effeminate, soft
Strong's G3120 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:8 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 6:9.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 11:8 — μαλακοῖς — delicate
- Luke 7:25 — μαλακοῖς — fine
- 1 Corinthians 6:9 — μαλακοὶ — effeminate
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3119 μαλακία (malakía).
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What does malakós (G3120) mean?
Soft, i.e. fine (clothing); figuratively, a catamite.
How is G3120 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3120 as: effeminate, soft.
How often does μαλακός (malakós) appear?
Strong's G3120 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:8 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 6:9.
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