Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4205

Strong's G4205 · Greek

πόρνος

pórnos

Number
G4205
Language
Greek
Original word
πόρνος
Transliteration
pórnos
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

akin to the base of G4097 (πιπράσκω)); a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)

KJV: fornicator, whoremonger

Root / derivation: from (to sell;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πόρνος across 10 verses.

whoremongers4×
fornicators3×
fornicator2×
whoremonger1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

1 Corinthians4 verses
Ephesians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4205 (pórnos) mean?

akin to the base of G4097 (πιπράσκω)); a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)

How many times does G4205 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4205 (πόρνος) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “whoremongers.”

How is pórnos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4205 is rendered as “whoremongers” (4×), “fornicators” (3×), “fornicator” (2×), “whoremonger” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πόρνος come from?

from (to sell;