Strong's G5332 · Greek
φαρμακεύς
pharmakeus · /far-mak-yoos'/
Definition
from pharmakon (a drug, i.e. spell-giving potion); a druggist ("pharmacist") or poisoner, i.e. (by extension) a magician:--sorcerer.
KJV: sorcerer
Root / derivation: from pharmakon (a drug, i.e. spell-giving potion)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φαρμακεύς across 1 verse.
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5332 (pharmakeus) mean?
from pharmakon (a drug, i.e. spell-giving potion); a druggist ("pharmacist") or poisoner, i.e. (by extension) a magician:--sorcerer.
How many times does G5332 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5332 (φαρμακεύς) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “sorcerers.”
How is pharmakeus translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5332 is rendered as “sorcerers” (1×).
Where does the Greek word φαρμακεύς come from?
from pharmakon (a drug, i.e. spell-giving potion)