◄ 4203. porneuó ►
Strong's Lexicon porneuó: To commit fornication, to engage in sexual immorality Original Word: πορνεύω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: porneuó Pronunciation: por-nyoo'-o Phonetic Spelling: (porn-yoo'-o) Definition: I fornicate; met: I practice idolatry. Meaning: To commit fornication, to engage in sexual immorality, often used metaphorically to describe idolatry or unfaithfulness to God. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πόρνη (pornē), meaning "prostitute" or "harlot." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • זָנָה (zanah) [Strong's Hebrew 2181]: Often translated as "to commit fornication" or "to play the harlot," this term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both literal sexual immorality and metaphorical idolatry. • נָאַף (na'aph) [Strong's Hebrew 5003]: Meaning "to commit adultery," this term is used to describe unfaithfulness in marriage and is also applied metaphorically to spiritual unfaithfulness to God. In summary, πορνεύω is a term that encapsulates both physical acts of immorality and the broader spiritual implications of unfaithfulness to God, serving as a warning and a call to holiness for believers. Usage: The verb πορνεύω is used in the New Testament to describe acts of sexual immorality, including fornication and adultery. It is often employed in a metaphorical sense to depict spiritual unfaithfulness or idolatry, where the people of God are seen as being unfaithful to their covenant relationship with Him. Context: The term πορνεύω appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing both literal and metaphorical meanings. In its literal sense, it refers to engaging in illicit sexual activities, which are condemned in various scriptural contexts. For instance, in 1 Corinthians 6:18, believers are admonished to "Flee from sexual immorality" (BSB), highlighting the call to purity and holiness in the Christian life. Metaphorically, πορνεύω is used to describe the spiritual infidelity of God's people. In Revelation 17:2, the imagery of fornication is applied to the nations that have been led astray by the corrupting influence of Babylon, symbolizing a departure from true worship and allegiance to God. This usage underscores the seriousness with which Scripture views idolatry and spiritual compromise. The concept of πορνεύω is deeply rooted in the Old Testament understanding of Israel's covenant relationship with God, where idolatry is often depicted as spiritual adultery. This metaphorical application serves as a powerful reminder of the call to faithfulness and the dangers of turning away from God to pursue other allegiances. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4203 porneúō – commit fornication (sexual immorality); (figuratively) to be unfaithful to Christ, while posing as His true follower. See 4202 (porneia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from porné Definition to commit fornication NASB Translation act immorally (1), commit...immorality (2), committed...immorality (3), did (1), immoral (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4203: πορνεύω πορνεύω; 1 aorist ἐπόρνευσα; (πόρνος, πόρνη which see); the Sept. for זָנָה; in Greek writings ((Herodotus), Demosthenes, Aeschines, Dio Cassius, Lucian, others) 1. to prostitute one's body to the lust of another. In the Scriptures 2. to give oneself to unlawful sexual intercourse; to commit fornication (Vulg.fornicor): 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Corinthians 10:8; Revelation 2:14, 20; (Mark 10:19 WH (rejected) marginal reading). 3. by a Hebraism (see πορνεία, b.) metaphorically, to be given to idolatry, to worship idols: 1 Chronicles 5:25; Psalm 72:27 (); Jeremiah 3:6; Ezekiel 23:19; Hosea 9:1, etc.; μετά τίνος, to permit oneself to be drawn away by another into idolatry, Revelation 17:2; Revelation 18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance commit fornication. From porne; to act the harlot, i.e. (literally) indulge unlawful lust (of either sex), or (figuratively) practise idolatry -- commit (fornication). see GREEK porne Forms and Transliterations επορνευσαν επόρνευσαν ἐπόρνευσαν επόρνευσας επόρνευσε επόρνευσεν πορνεύοντα πορνεύοντες πορνευσαι πορνεύσαι πορνεῦσαι πορνευσαντες πορνεύσαντες πορνεύσει πορνεύσης πορνεύσουσιν πορνεύσωσι πορνευωμεν πορνεύωμεν πορνευων πορνεύων eporneusan epórneusan porneuomen porneuōmen porneúomen porneúōmen porneuon porneuōn porneúon porneúōn porneusai porneûsai porneusantes porneúsantes Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 6:18 V-PPA-NMS GRK: ὁ δὲ πορνεύων εἰς τὸ NAS: the body, but the immoral man sins KJV: but he that committeth fornication sinneth INT: he who however commits sexual immorality against the 1 Corinthians 10:8 V-PSA-1P GRK: μηδὲ πορνεύωμεν καθώς τινες NAS: Nor let us act immorally, as some KJV: Neither let us commit fornication, as INT: Neither should we commit sexual immorality as some 1 Corinthians 10:8 V-AIA-3P GRK: τινες αὐτῶν ἐπόρνευσαν καὶ ἔπεσαν NAS: let us act immorally, as some KJV: some of them committed, and fell INT: some of them committed sexual immorality and fell Revelation 2:14 V-ANA GRK: εἰδωλόθυτα καὶ πορνεῦσαι NAS: things sacrificed to idols and to commit [acts of] immorality. KJV: and to commit fornication. INT: things sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality Revelation 2:20 V-ANA GRK: ἐμοὺς δούλους πορνεῦσαι καὶ φαγεῖν NAS: astray so that they commit [acts of] immorality and eat KJV: servants to commit fornication, and INT: my servants to commit sexual immorality and to eat Revelation 17:2 V-AIA-3P GRK: μεθ' ἧς ἐπόρνευσαν οἱ βασιλεῖς NAS: of the earth committed [acts of] immorality, and those KJV: of the earth have committed fornication, and INT: with whom committed sexual immorality the kings Revelation 18:3 V-AIA-3P GRK: μετ' αὐτῆς ἐπόρνευσαν καὶ οἱ NAS: of the earth have committed [acts of] immorality with her, and the merchants KJV: of the earth have committed fornication with INT: with her did commit sexual immorality and the Revelation 18:9 V-APA-NMP GRK: μετ' αὐτῆς πορνεύσαντες καὶ στρηνιάσαντες NAS: of the earth, who committed [acts of] immorality and lived sensuously KJV: who have committed fornication and INT: with her having committed sexual immorality and having lived luxuriously Strong's Greek 4203 8 Occurrences ἐπόρνευσαν — 3 Occ. πορνεύωμεν — 1 Occ. πορνεύων — 1 Occ. πορνεῦσαι — 2 Occ. πορνεύσαντες — 1 Occ.