Strong's Lexicon kakós: Bad, evil, wicked, harmful Original Word: κακός Word Origin: A primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - רַע (raʿ) - Strong's Hebrew 7451: Often translated as "evil" or "wicked," used to describe moral and physical evil in the Old Testament. - חָטָא (chata) - Strong's Hebrew 2398: Meaning "to sin" or "to miss the mark," often associated with moral failure. Usage: The Greek adjective "κακός" (kakós) is used in the New Testament to describe that which is morally or ethically wrong, harmful, or evil. It often contrasts with what is good, righteous, or beneficial. The term can refer to actions, thoughts, or conditions that are contrary to God's nature and commands. It is used to describe both physical harm and moral evil. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "κακός" was understood in both moral and practical terms. Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle discussed the nature of good and evil, often associating "κακός" with vice and moral failure. In the Jewish context, which heavily influenced early Christian thought, evil was seen as anything opposing God's will and law. The New Testament writers, drawing from both Jewish and Hellenistic traditions, used "κακός" to address the moral failings of individuals and societies, emphasizing the need for repentance and alignment with God's righteousness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2560 kakṓs (the adverbial form of 2556 /kakós) – sore-misery related to experiencing grievous harm (affliction). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from kakos Definition badly NASB Translation cruelly (1), evil (1), ill* (5), sick (6), very (1), wretched (1), wrong motives (1), wrongly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2560: κακῶςκακῶς (κακός), adverb (from Homer on down), badly, ill, i. e. a. (in a physical sense) miserably: ἔχειν, to be ill, sick (see ἔχω, II. a.), Matthew 4:24; Matthew 8:16; Matthew 9:12; Matthew 14:35; (Matthew 17:15 L Tr text WH text); Mark (Mark 1:32, 34); b. (morally) improperly, wrongly: John 18:23; κακῶς εἰπεῖν τινα, to speak ill of, revile, one, Acts 23:5; with bad intent, αἰτεῖσθαι, James 4:3. From kakos; badly (physically or morally) -- amiss, diseased, evil, grievously, miserably, sick, sore. see GREEK kakos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:24 AdvGRK: πάντας τοὺς κακῶς ἔχοντας ποικίλαις KJV: all sick people INT: all sick who were by various Matthew 8:16 Adv Matthew 9:12 Adv Matthew 14:35 Adv Matthew 15:22 Adv Matthew 17:15 Adv Matthew 21:41 Adv Mark 1:32 Adv Mark 1:34 Adv Mark 2:17 Adv Mark 6:55 Adv Luke 5:31 Adv Luke 7:2 Adv John 18:23 Adv Acts 23:5 Adv James 4:3 Adv |
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