Strong's G3431 · Greek
μοιχεύω
moicheuo · /moy-khyoo'-o/
Definition
from 3432; to commit adultery:--commit adultery.
KJV: commit adultery
Root / derivation: from 3432
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μοιχεύω across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Matthew 5:28But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Matthew 19:18He saith unto him, Which?1161 Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Luke2 verses
Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
Luke 18:20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
Romans2 verses
Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
Romans 13:9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3431 (moicheuo) mean?
from 3432; to commit adultery:--commit adultery.
How many times does G3431 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3431 (μοιχεύω) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “adultery.”
How is moicheuo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3431 is rendered as “adultery” (14×), “Do” (3×), “shalt” (3×), “commit” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word μοιχεύω come from?
from 3432