Strong's G5331 · Greek
φαρμακεία
pharmakeía
Definition
medication ("pharmacy"), i.e. (by extension) magic (literally or figuratively)
KJV: sorcery, witchcraft
Root / derivation: from G5332 (φαρμακεύς);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φαρμακεία across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Galatians1 verse
Revelation2 verses
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Revelation 18:23And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5331 (pharmakeía) mean?
medication ("pharmacy"), i.e. (by extension) magic (literally or figuratively)
How many times does G5331 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5331 (φαρμακεία) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sorceries.”
How is pharmakeía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5331 is rendered as “sorceries” (2×), “witchcraft” (1×).
Where does the Greek word φαρμακεία come from?
from G5332 (φαρμακεύς);