Strong's G4550 · Greek
σαπρός
saprós
Definition
rotten, i.e. worthless (literally or morally)
KJV: bad, corrupt
Root / derivation: from G4595 (σήπω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σαπρός across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Matthew 7:18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Matthew 12:33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
Matthew 13:48Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4550 (saprós) mean?
rotten, i.e. worthless (literally or morally)
How many times does G4550 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4550 (σαπρός) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “corrupt.”
How is saprós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4550 is rendered as “corrupt” (7×), “bad” (1×), “Let” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σαπρός come from?
from G4595 (σήπω);