Lexical Definition
μοιχός moichós (moy-khos') adulterer G:N-M
perhaps a primary word
adulterer.
- a (male) paramour
- figuratively, apostate
Usage: 7 forms in 10 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| μοιχών | of adulterers | LXX.Isa.57.3 • LXX.Jer.23.10 |
| μοιχόσ | adulterer | LXX.Prov.6.32 |
| μοιχοὺσ | adulterers | Heb.13.4 |
| μοιχοὶ | adulterers | 1Cor.6.9 • Jas.4.4 |
| μοιχούσ | adulterers | LXX.Mal.3.5 |
| μοιχού | adulterer | LXX.Ps.50.18 |
| of adulterer | LXX.Job.24.15 | |
| μοιχοί | adulterers | Luke.18.11 |
Abbott-Smith
μοιχός, -οῦ, ὁ, [in LXX for נאף;]
an adulterer: Lk 18:11, I Co 6:9, He 13:4.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 18:11 |
| 1 Corinthians | 6:9 |
| Hebrews | 13:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
μοιχός, ὁ,
adulterer, paramour, [Refs 6th c.BC+]; κεκαρμένος μοιχὸν μιᾷ μαχαίρᾳ having the head close shaven with a razor, as was done by way of punishment to persons taken in adultery, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II generally, paramour, of a sodomite, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__III idolatrous person, [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Jas.4.4