Strong's G2555 · Greek
κακοποιός
kakopoiós
Definition
a bad-doer; (specially), a criminal
KJV: evil-doer, malefactor
Root / derivation: from G2556 (κακός) and G4160 (ποιέω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κακοποιός across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Peter4 verses
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 2:14Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
1 Peter 3:16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
1 Peter 4:15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2555 (kakopoiós) mean?
a bad-doer; (specially), a criminal
How many times does G2555 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2555 (κακοποιός) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “evildoers.”
How is kakopoiós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2555 is rendered as “evildoers” (3×), “evildoer” (1×), “malefactor” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κακοποιός come from?
from G2556 (κακός) and G4160 (ποιέω);