Lexical Definition
κακοποιός kakopoiós (kak-op-oy-os') wrongdoing G:N-M
from κακός and ποιέω
evil-doer, malefactor.
- a bad-doer
- (specially), a criminal
Usage: 4 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κακοποιῶν | evildoers | 1Pet.2.12 |
| to evildoers | 1Pet.2.14 • 1Pet.3.16 | |
| κακοποιὸσ | an evildoer | 1Pet.4.15 |
| κακοποιόσ | an evil doing | LXX.Prov.12.4 |
| κακοποιοίσ | doing evil | LXX.Prov.24.19 |
Abbott-Smith
κακοποιός, -όν (< κακόν, ποιέω), [in LXX: Pr 12:4 (בּוּשׁ hi.) Pr 24:19 (רעע hi.)*;]
doing evil; as susbt., an evil-doer: I Pe 2:12, 14 4:15.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 12:4 · 24:19 |
| 1 Peter | 2:12 · 2:14 · 4:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κακοποιός-ός, όν,
doing ill, mischievous, ὄνειδος [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σκεῦος, of a man, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; κακοποιοί evil-doers, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; especially of poisoners and sorcerers, [NT]; of things, noxious, Χυλός [Refs 4th c.BC+]; τὸ κ. [τῆς ὕλης] [Refs 4th c.BC+]: Astrology texts, maleficent, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Pet.4.15