Lexical Definition
πόρνη pórnē (por'-nay) prostitute G:N-F
feminine of πόρνος
harlot, whore.
- a strumpet
- figuratively, an idolater
Usage: 9 forms in 50 verses
Abbott-Smith
πόρνη, -ης, ἡ, [in LXX chiefly for זוֹנָה;]
a prostitute, harlot: Mt 21:31, 32, Lk 15:30, I Co 6:15, 16, He 11:31, Ja 2:25. Metaph. (v. Swete, Ap., 180 f.), of Babylon (i.e. Rome): Re 17:1, 5, 17:15, 16 19:2.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 21:31 · 21:32 |
| Luke | 15:30 |
| 1 Corinthians | 6:15 · 6:16 |
| Hebrews | 11:31 |
| James | 2:25 |
| Revelation | 17:1 · 17:5 · 17:15 · 17:16 · 19:2 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πόρνη-η, ἡ,
harlot, prostitute, [Refs 7th c.BC+] because Greek prostitutes were commonly bought slaves.)