Strong's G5406 · Greek
φονεύς
phoneús
Definition
a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which G443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) does not necessarily imply; while G4607 (σικάριος) is a special term for a public bandit)
KJV: murderer
Root / derivation: from G5408 (φόνος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φονεύς across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
Acts 7:52Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:
Acts 28:4And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
Revelation2 verses
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Revelation 22:15For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5406 (phoneús) mean?
a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which G443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) does not necessarily imply; while G4607 (σικάριος) is a special term for a public bandit)
How many times does G5406 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5406 (φονεύς) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “murderers.”
How is phoneús translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5406 is rendered as “murderers” (4×), “murderer” (3×).
Where does the Greek word φονεύς come from?
from G5408 (φόνος);