Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4204

Strong's G4204 · Greek

πόρνη

pórnē

Number
G4204
Language
Greek
Original word
πόρνη
Transliteration
pórnē
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater

KJV: harlot, whore

Root / derivation: feminine of G4205 (πόρνος);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πόρνη across 12 verses.

harlot4×
HARLOTS4×
whore4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew2 verses
Luke1 verse
1 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
James1 verse
Revelation5 verses
Revelation 17:1

And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

Revelation 17:5

And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Revelation 17:15

And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

Revelation 17:16

And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.

Revelation 19:2

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4204 (pórnē) mean?

a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater

How many times does G4204 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4204 (πόρνη) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “harlot.”

How is pórnē translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4204 is rendered as “harlot” (4×), “HARLOTS” (4×), “whore” (4×).

Where does the Greek word πόρνη come from?

feminine of G4205 (πόρνος);