Strong's Lexicon kakoucheó: To mistreat, to oppress, to afflict Original Word: κακοῦχεω Word Origin: From the Greek words κακός (kakos, meaning "bad" or "evil") and ἔχω (echó, meaning "to have" or "to hold"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6040 (עָנִי, aniy): Often translated as "affliction" or "poverty," reflecting a state of being oppressed or in distress. - H3905 (לָחַץ, lachats): Meaning "to press" or "to oppress," used to describe the act of causing distress or hardship. Usage: The verb κακοῦχεω (kakoucheó) is used to describe the act of causing suffering or hardship to others, often through persecution or oppression. It conveys a sense of enduring mistreatment or being subjected to harsh conditions. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the experiences of those who suffer for their faith or are oppressed by others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, persecution and mistreatment were common experiences for early Christians. The Roman Empire, with its diverse religious practices, often viewed the monotheistic and exclusive claims of Christianity with suspicion. This led to periods of intense persecution, where Christians were mistreated, imprisoned, or even executed for their faith. The use of κακοῦχεω reflects the reality of these hardships and the endurance required by believers to remain faithful under such conditions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kakos and echó Definition to ill-treat NASB Translation ill-treated (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2558: κακουχέωκακουχέω, κακούχω: (from the obsolete κακουχος, from κακόν and ἔχω); to treat ill, oppress, plague: τινα; present passive participle κακουχόμενοι, maltreated, tormented, Hebrews 11:37; Hebrews 13:3. (1 Kings 2:26; 1 Kings 11:39 Alex.; Diodorus 3, 23; 19, 11; Dio C. 35 (36), 9 (11); Plutarch, mor., p. 114 e.) (Compare: συγκακουχέω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to maltreat, tormentFrom a presumed compound of kakos and echo; to maltreat -- which suffer adversity, torment. see GREEK kakos see GREEK echo Forms and Transliterations εκακουχήθη εκακουχήθης κακουχήσω κακουχουμενοι κακουχούμενοι κακουχουμενων κακουχουμένων κακόφρονι κακοφροσύνη κακόφρων kakouchoumenoi kakouchoúmenoi kakouchoumenon kakouchoumenōn kakouchouménon kakouchouménōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 11:37 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: ὑστερούμενοι θλιβόμενοι κακουχούμενοι NAS: afflicted, ill-treated KJV: being destitute, afflicted, tormented; INT: being destitute being oppressed being mistreated Hebrews 13:3 V-PPM/P-GMP Strong's Greek 2558 |
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