Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2556

Strong's G2556 · Greek

κακός

kakos · /kak-os'/

Number
G2556
Language
Greek
Original word
κακός
Transliteration
kakos
Pronunciation
kak-os'
KJV occurrences
46 verses

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.

evil43×
harm2×
things2×
bad1×
ill1×
men1×
noisome1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

46 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
John1 verse
Acts4 verses
Romans13 verses
Romans 1:30

Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Romans 2:9

Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; Gentile: Gr. Greek

Romans 3:8

And 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 7:19

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

Romans 7:21

I 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 12:17

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:21

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 13:3

For 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 13:4

For 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 13:10

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Romans 14:20

For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

Romans 16:19

For 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
2 Corinthians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
James2 verses
1 Peter4 verses
3 John1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

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.