πόρνη (pórnē) — Harlot

Greek word study: πόρνη (pórnē), Strong's G4204. a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater

GreekStrong's G4204
Quick definition
Greek word
πόρνη (pórnē)

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a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater

Word study
Derivation: feminine of G4205 (πόρνος);

KJV translation words: harlot, whore

Where this word appears

Strong's G4204 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:31 and last appears in Revelation 19:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

prostitute ×7prostitutes ×4them of a prostitute ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πόρνη ×3πορνῶν ×2πόρναι ×2πόρνην ×2πόρνης ×2πόρνῃ ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×5Matthew ×21 Corinthians ×2Luke ×1Hebrews ×1James ×1

Verses (all 12)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4205 πόρνος (pórnos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4203 πορνεύω (porneúō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does pórnē (G4204) mean?

A strumpet; figuratively, an idolater.

How is G4204 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4204 as: harlot, whore.

How often does πόρνη (pórnē) appear?

Strong's G4204 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:31 and last appears in Revelation 19:2.