Strong's G2549 · Greek
κακία
kakía
Number
G2549
Language
Greek
Original word
κακία
Transliteration
kakía
KJV occurrences
11 verses
Definition
badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble
KJV: evil, malice(-iousness), naughtiness, wickedness
Root / derivation: from G2556 (κακός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κακία across 11 verses.
malice6×
maliciousness2×
evil1×
naughtiness1×
wickedness1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2549 (kakía) mean?
badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble
How many times does G2549 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2549 (κακία) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “malice.”
How is kakía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2549 is rendered as “malice” (6×), “maliciousness” (2×), “evil” (1×), “naughtiness” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word κακία come from?
from G2556 (κακός);