Strong's G2557 · Greek
κακοῦργος
kakoûrgos
Definition
a wrong-doer, i.e. criminal
KJV: evil-doer, malefactor
Root / derivation: from G2556 (κακός) and the base of G2041 (ἔργον);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κακοῦργος across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
Luke 23:33And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
Luke 23:39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2557 (kakoûrgos) mean?
a wrong-doer, i.e. criminal
How many times does G2557 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2557 (κακοῦργος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “malefactors.”
How is kakoûrgos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2557 is rendered as “malefactors” (3×), “doer” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κακοῦργος come from?
from G2556 (κακός) and the base of G2041 (ἔργον);