Strong's G2556 · Greek
κακός
kakos · /kak-os'/
Definition
apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas 4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious:--bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
KJV: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κακός across 46 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
46 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
Matthew 24:48But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
Matthew 27:23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
Luke 23:22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
Acts4 verses
Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
Acts 16:28But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
Acts 23:9And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
Acts 28:5And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.
Romans13 verses
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Romans 2:9Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; Gentile: Gr. Greek
Romans 3:8And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,)3754 Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
Romans 7:19For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Romans 7:21I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
Romans 9:11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Romans 12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 13:3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans 13:4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans 13:10Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Romans 14:20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
Romans 16:19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. simple: or, harmless
1 Corinthians3 verses
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. our: Gr. our figures
1 Corinthians 13:5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
1 Corinthians 15:33Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
2 Corinthians2 verses
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
2 Corinthians 13:7Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
James2 verses
1 Peter4 verses
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
1 Peter 3:11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
1 Peter 3:12For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. against: Gr. upon
Revelation2 verses
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
Revelation 16:2And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2556 (kakos) mean?
apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas 4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious:--bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
How many times does G2556 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2556 (κακός) appears in 46 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “evil.”
How is kakos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2556 is rendered as “evil” (43×), “harm” (2×), “things” (2×), “bad” (1×), among other words.