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Lexicon :: Strong's G2556 - kakos

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κακός
Transliteration
kakos (Key)
Pronunciation
kak-os'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Apparently a primary word
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:469,391

Trench's Synonyms: lxxxiv. κακός, πονηρός, φαῦλος.

Strong’s Definitions

κακός kakós, kak-os'; apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious:—bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 51x

The KJV translates Strong's G2556 in the following manner: evil (40x), evil things (3x), harm (2x), that which is evil (with G3458) (2x), wicked (1x), ill (1x), bad (1x), noisome (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 51x
The KJV translates Strong's G2556 in the following manner: evil (40x), evil things (3x), harm (2x), that which is evil (with G3458) (2x), wicked (1x), ill (1x), bad (1x), noisome (1x).

  1. of a bad nature

    1. not such as it ought to be

  2. of a mode of thinking, feeling, acting

    1. base, wrong, wicked

  3. troublesome, injurious, pernicious, destructive, baneful

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κακός kakós, kak-os'; apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious:—bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
STRONGS G2556:
κακός, κακῇ, κακόν, the Sept. for רָע (from Homer down), bad (A. V. (almost uniformly) evil);
1. universally, of a bad nature; not such as it ought to be.
2. (morally, i. e.) of a mode of thinking, feeling, acting; base, wrong, wicked: of persons, Matthew 21:41 (cf. Winers Grammar, 637 (592); also Buttmann, 143 (126)); Matthew 24:48; Philippians 3:2; Revelation 2:2. διαλογισμοί;, Mark 7:21; ὁμιλίαι, 1 Corinthians 15:33; ἐπιθυμία, Colossians 3:5 (Proverbs 12:12); ἔργα (better ἔργον), Romans 13:3. neuter κακόν, τό κακόν, evil i. e. what is contrary to law, either divine or human, wrong, crime: (John 18:23); Acts 23:9; Romans 7:21; Romans 14:20; Romans 16:19; 1 Corinthians 13:5; Hebrews 5:14; 1 Peter 3:10; 3 John 1:11; plural (evil things): Romans 1:30; 1 Corinthians 10:6; 1 Timothy 6:10 (πάντα τά κακά all kinds of evil); James 1:13 (Winers Grammar, § 30, 4; Buttmann, § 132, 24); κακόν ποιεῖν, to do, commit evil: Matthew 27:23; Mark 15:14; Luke 23:22; 2 Corinthians 13:7; 1 Peter 3:12; τό κακόν, Romans 13:4; τά κακά, Romans 3:8; κακόν, τό κακόν πράσσειν, Romans 7:19; Romans 9:11. (Rec.); Romans 13:4; (2 Corinthians 5:10 R G L Tr marginal reading); τό κακόν κατεργάζεσθαι, Romans 2:9. specifically of wrongs inflicted: Romans 12:21; κακόν ἐργάζομαι τίνι (to work ill to one), Romans 13:10; ἐνδείκνυμι, 2 Timothy 4:14; ποιῶ, Acts 9:13; ἀποδίδωμι κακόν ἀντί κακοῦ, Romans 12:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Peter 3:9.
3. troublesome, injurious, pernicious, destructive, baneful: neuter κακόν, an evil, that which injures, James 3:8 (Winers Grammar, § 59, 8 b.; Buttmann, 79 (69)); with the suggestion of wildness and ferocity, θηρία, Titus 1:12; substantially equivalent to bad, i. e. distressing, whether to mind or to body: ἕλκος κακόν καί πονηρόν (A. V. a noisome and grievous sore), Revelation 16:2; κακόν πράσσω ἐμαυτῷ, Latinvim mihi infero, to do harm to oneself, Acts 16:28; κακόν τί πάσχω, to suffer some harm, Acts 28:5; τά κακά, evil things, the discomforts which plague one, Luke 16:25 (opposed to τά ἀγαθά, the good things, from which pleasure is derived). (Synonym: cf. κακία.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Proverbs
12:12
Matthew
21:41; 24:48; 27:23
Mark
7:21; 15:14
Luke
16:25; 23:22
John
18:23
Acts
9:13; 16:28; 23:9; 28:5
Romans
1:30; 2:9; 3:8; 7:19; 7:21; 9:11; 12:17; 12:21; 13:3; 13:4; 13:4; 13:10; 14:20; 16:19
1 Corinthians
10:6; 13:5; 15:33
2 Corinthians
5:10; 13:7
Philippians
3:2
Colossians
3:5
1 Thessalonians
5:15
1 Timothy
6:10
2 Timothy
4:14
Titus
1:12
Hebrews
5:14
James
1:13; 3:8
1 Peter
3:9; 3:10; 3:12
3 John
1:11
Revelation
2:2; 16:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2556 matches the Greek κακός (kakos),
which occurs 85 times in 76 verses in 'Pro' in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Pro 1:18–Pro 16:30)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:18 - But they lie in wait for their own blood,
They lurk secretly for their own lives.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:28 - “Then they will call on me, but I will not answer;
They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:33 - But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,
And will be secure, without fear of evil.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:12 - To deliver you from the way of evil,
From the man who speaks perverse things,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:14 - Who rejoice in doing evil,
And delight in the perversity of the wicked;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:17 - Who forsakes the companion of her youth,
And forgets the covenant of her God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and depart from evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:29 - Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:30 - Do not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:31 - Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:27 - Do not turn to the right or the left;
Remove your foot from evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:14 - I was on the verge of total ruin,
In the midst of the assembly and congregation.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:3 - So do this, my son, and deliver yourself;
For you have come into the hand of your friend:
Go and humble yourself;
Plead with your friend.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:11 - So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,
And your need like an armed man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:14 - Perversity is in his heart,
He devises evil continually,
He sows discord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:18 - A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:13 - The fear of the LORD is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7 - “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:12 - If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:29 - The way of the LORD is strength for the upright,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:27 - He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:12 - The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:20 - Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:21 - No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:26 - The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:10 - By pride comes nothing but strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:17 - A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But a faithful ambassador brings health.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:21 - Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 - A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But knowledge is easy to him who understands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:19 - The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:22 - Do they not go astray who devise evil?
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:24 - The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:25 - A true witness delivers souls,
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2 - The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:3 - The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:14 - The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:15 - All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:23 - A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:28 - The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:2 - All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:4 - The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:12 - It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17 - The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22 - Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:27 - An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:28 - A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:30 - He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

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