Strong's G3428 · Greek
μοιχαλίς
moichalis · /moy-khal-is'/
Definition
a prolonged form of the feminine of 3432; an adulteress (literally or figuratively):--adulteress(-ous, -y).
KJV: adulteress(-ous, -y)
Root / derivation: a prolonged form of the feminine of 3432
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μοιχαλίς across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Matthew 16:4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3428 (moichalis) mean?
a prolonged form of the feminine of 3432; an adulteress (literally or figuratively):--adulteress(-ous, -y).
How many times does G3428 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3428 (μοιχαλίς) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “adulterous.”
How is moichalis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3428 is rendered as “adulterous” (3×), “adulteress” (2×), “adulteresses” (1×), “adultery” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μοιχαλίς come from?
a prolonged form of the feminine of 3432