Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4205

Strong's G4205 · Greek

πόρνος

pornos · /por'-nos/

Number
G4205
Language
Greek
Original word
πόρνος
Transliteration
pornos
Pronunciation
por'-nos
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

from pernemi (to sell; akin to the base of 4097); a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine):--fornicator, whoremonger.

KJV: fornicator, whoremonger

Root / derivation: from pernemi (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 (pornos) mean?

from pernemi (to sell; akin to the base of 4097); a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine):--fornicator, whoremonger.

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 pornos 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 pernemi (to sell