Strong's Lexicon kakopoieó: To do evil, to harm, to do wrong Original Word: κακοποιέω Word Origin: From the Greek words κακός (kakos, meaning "bad" or "evil") and ποιέω (poieo, meaning "to do" or "to make"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of doing evil is רָעַע (ra'a, Strong's Hebrew 7489), which means to do evil or to act wickedly. Usage: The verb κακοποιέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of doing evil or causing harm. It often implies intentional wrongdoing or malicious actions. The term is used to contrast with doing good and is associated with moral and ethical misconduct. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, moral and ethical behavior was often discussed in terms of doing good versus doing evil. The concept of κακοποιέω would have been understood as actions that disrupt social harmony and violate moral codes. In the Jewish context, doing evil was seen as contrary to the Law of God, which emphasized justice, mercy, and righteousness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2554 kakopoiéō (from 2555 /kakopoiós) – to do evil, acting from a nasty, twisted disposition. See 2555 (kakopoiós). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kakos and poieó Definition to do evil NASB Translation do harm (2), does evil (1), doing what is wrong (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2554: κακοποιέωκακοποιέω, κακοποιῶ; 1 aorist infinitive κακοποιῆσαι; (κακοποιός); 1. to do harm: Mark 3:4; Luke 6:9. 2. to do evil, do wrong: 1 Peter 3:17; 3 John 1:11. ((Aeschylus, Aristophanes), Xenophon, Polybius, Antoninus, Plutarch; the Sept..) From kakopoios; to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin -- do(ing) evil. see GREEK kakopoios Englishman's Concordance Mark 3:4 V-ANAGRK: ἀγαθο¦ποιῆσαι ἢ κακοποιῆσαι ψυχὴν σῶσαι NAS: or to do harm on the Sabbath, KJV: or to do evil? to save INT: to do good or to do evil life to save Luke 6:9 V-ANA 1 Peter 3:17 V-PPA-AMP 3 John 1:11 V-PPA-NMS Strong's Greek 2554 |
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