Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5406

Strong's G5406 · Greek

φονεύς

phoneus · /fon-yooce'/

Number
G5406
Language
Greek
Original word
φονεύς
Transliteration
phoneus
Pronunciation
fon-yooce'
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

from 5408; a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which 443 does not necessarily imply; while 4607 is a special term for a public bandit):--murderer.

KJV: murderer

Root / derivation: from 5408

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φονεύς across 7 verses.

murderers4×
murderer3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Acts3 verses
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5406 (phoneus) mean?

from 5408; a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which 443 does not necessarily imply; while 4607 is a special term for a public bandit):--murderer.

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 phoneus 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 5408