3432. moichos

Lexicon

moichos: Adulterer

Original Word: μοιχός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: moichos
Pronunciation: moy-khos'
Phonetic Spelling: (moy-khos')
Definition: Adulterer
Meaning: an adulterer, that is, a man who is guilty with a married woman.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

adulterer.

Perhaps a primary word; a (male) paramour; figuratively, apostate -- adulterer.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
an adulterer
NASB Translation
adulterers (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3432: μοιχός

μοιχός, μοιχοῦ, ὁ, an adulterer: Luke 18:11; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Hebrews 13:4. Hebraistically (see μοιχαλίς, b.) and figuratively, faithless toward God, ungodly: James 4:4 R G. (Sophocles, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plutarch, and following; the Sept..)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μοιχεύω (moicheuō), meaning "to commit adultery."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5003: נָאַף (na'aph) • to commit adultery
• Strong's Hebrew 5004: נֹאֵף (no'ef) • an adulterer

These Hebrew terms reflect the Old Testament's treatment of adultery, which is consistently condemned as a violation of the covenant relationship between God and His people, as well as between spouses. The continuity between the Old and New Testament teachings on adultery underscores its significance as a moral and spiritual issue.

Usage: The term μοιχός is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who engage in adultery, highlighting moral and spiritual unfaithfulness. It is often used in a literal sense but can also carry metaphorical implications of unfaithfulness to God.

Context: The term μοιχός appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the gravity of adultery as a sin. In the context of the biblical narrative, adultery is not only a breach of marital vows but also a violation of God's commandments. The New Testament reiterates the Old Testament's condemnation of adultery, underscoring its destructive impact on personal relationships and community integrity.

In the Gospels, Jesus addresses the issue of adultery, expanding its definition beyond physical acts to include lustful thoughts (Matthew 5:28, BSB: "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart"). This teaching elevates the standard of purity and faithfulness, calling believers to a higher moral and spiritual commitment.

The Apostle Paul also warns against adultery in his epistles, listing it among the works of the flesh that are contrary to the Spirit (Galatians 5:19, BSB: "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery"). Adultery is portrayed as a sin that not only harms individuals but also disrupts the unity and holiness of the Christian community.

The metaphorical use of μοιχός is evident in James 4:4 (BSB: "You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God?"), where spiritual unfaithfulness is likened to adultery, illustrating the seriousness of divided loyalties between God and worldly desires.

Forms and Transliterations

μοιχοι μοιχοί μοιχοὶ μοιχός μοιχού μοιχους μοιχούς μοιχοὺς μοιχών μόλιβδον μόλιβδος μολίβδου μολίβδω moichoi moichoí moichoì moichous moichoùs

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 18:11 N-NMP
GRK: ἅρπαγες ἄδικοι μοιχοί ἢ καὶ
NAS: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even
KJV: unjust, adulterers, or
INT: swindlers unrighteous adulterers or even

1 Corinthians 6:9 N-NMP
GRK: εἰδωλολάτραι οὔτε μοιχοὶ οὔτε μαλακοὶ
NAS: nor adulterers, nor
KJV: nor adulterers, nor
INT: idolaters nor adulterers nor effeminate

Hebrews 13:4 N-AMP
GRK: γὰρ καὶ μοιχοὺς κρινεῖ ὁ
NAS: for fornicators and adulterers God
KJV: and adulterers God
INT: however and adulterers will judge

Strong's Greek 3432
3 Occurrences

μοιχοί — 2 Occ.
μοιχοὺς — 1 Occ.