κακός, -ή, -όν [in LXX chiefly for רַע ;] 1. in general, opposite to ἀγαθός, καλός, in various senses, bad, mean, base, worthless (cl.). 2. In ethical sense, base, evil, wicked: of persons, Mat.21:41 24:48, Php.3:2, Rev.2:2; διαλογισμοί, Mrk.7:21; ὁμιλίαι, 1Co.15:33; ἐπιθυμία (Pro.12:12), Col.3:5; ἔργον, Rom.13:3; neut., κακόν, τὸ κ., evil: Jhn.18:23, Act.23:9, Rom.7:21 14:20 16:19, 1Co.13:5, Heb.5:14, 1Pe.3:10-11, 3Jn.11; pl., Rom.1:30, 1Co.10:6, 1Ti.6:10, Jas.1:13; κ. (τὸ, τὰ κ.) ποιεῖν (πράσσειν), Mat.27:23, Mrk.15:14, Luk.23:22, Jhn.18:30, Rom.3:8 7:19 13:4, 2Co.13:7, 1Pe.3:12; κατεργάζεσθαι, Rom.2:9; of wrongs inflicted, Act.9:13, Rom.12:17, 21 13:10, 1Th.5:15, 2Ti.4:14, 1Pe.3:9. 3. pernicious, harmful, evil: Luk.16:25, Act.16:28 28:5, Tit.1:12, Jas.3:8, Rev.16:2 (Cremer, 325, 741). † SYN.: see: (ἄθεσμος) (AS)
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G2556 — κακός
kakos · evil/harm: evil · Greek
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Matthew 21:41 · κακοὺςThey say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out [his] vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.Matthew 24:48 · κακὸςBut and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;Matthew 27:23 · κακὸνAnd the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.Mark 7:21 · κακοὶFor from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,Mark 15:14 · κακόν;Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.Luke 16:25 · κακά.But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.Luke 23:22 · κακὸνAnd he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let [him] go.John 18:23 · κακοῦ·Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?John 18:30 · κακὸνThey answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.Acts 9:13 · κακὰThen Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:Acts 16:28 · κακόν·But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.Acts 23:9 · κακὸνAnd there arose a great cry: and the scribes [that were] of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.Acts 28:5 · κακόν.And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.Romans 1:30 · κακῶν,Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,Romans 2:9 · κακόν,Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;Romans 3:8 · κακὰAnd not [rather], (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.Romans 7:19 · κακὸνFor the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.Romans 7:21 · κακὸνI find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.Romans 12:17 · κακὸν · κακοῦRecompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.Romans 12:21 · κακοῦ · κακόν.¶Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.Romans 13:3 · κακῷ.For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:Romans 13:4 · κακὸν · κακὸνFor he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.Romans 13:10 · κακὸνLove worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.Romans 14:20 · κακὸνFor meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed [are] pure; but [it is] evil for that man who eateth with offence.Romans 16:19 · κακόν.For your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.1 Corinthians 10:6 · κακῶνNow these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.1 Corinthians 13:5 · κακόν,Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;1 Corinthians 15:33 · κακαί.Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.2 Corinthians 13:7 · κακὸνNow I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.Philippians 3:2 · κακοὺςBeware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.Colossians 3:5 · κακὴνMortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:1 Thessalonians 5:15 · κακὸν · κακοῦSee that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].1 Timothy 6:10 · κακῶνFor the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.2 Timothy 4:14 · κακὰAlexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:Titus 1:12 · κακὰOne of themselves, [even] a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.Hebrews 5:14 · κακοῦ.¶But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.James 1:13 · κακῶν,Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:James 3:8 · κακόν,But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.1 Peter 3:9 · κακὸν · κακοῦNot rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.1 Peter 3:10 · κακοῦFor he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:1 Peter 3:11 · κακοῦLet him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.1 Peter 3:12 · κακά.¶For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.3 John 1:11 · κακὸνBeloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.Revelation 2:2 · κακοὺςI know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:Revelation 16:2 · κακὸνAnd the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and [upon] them which worshipped his image.