φονεύς (phoneús) — Murderer
Greek word study: φονεύς (phoneús), Strong's G5406. a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which G443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) does not necessarily imply; while G4607 (σικάρ
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a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which G443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) does not necessarily imply; while G4607 (σικάριος) is a special term for a public bandit)
KJV translation words: murderer
Strong's G5406 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 22:7 and last appears in Revelation 22:15.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 22:7 — φονεῖς — murderers
- Acts 3:14 — φονέα — a murderer
- Acts 7:52 — φονεῖς — murderers
- Acts 28:4 — φονεύς — a murderer
- 1 Peter 4:15 — φονεὺς — a murderer
- Revelation 21:8 — φονεῦσιν — to murderers
- Revelation 22:15 — φονεῖς — murderers
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5408 φόνος (phónos).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G5407 φονεύω (phoneúō).
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What does phoneús (G5406) mean?
A murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which g443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) does not necessarily imply; while g4607 (σικάριος) is a special term for a public bandit).
How is G5406 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5406 as: murderer.
How often does φονεύς (phoneús) appear?
Strong's G5406 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 22:7 and last appears in Revelation 22:15.
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