Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5408

Strong's G5408 · Greek

φόνος

phónos

Number
G5408
Language
Greek
Original word
φόνος
Transliteration
phónos
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

murder

KJV: murder, + be slain with, slaughter

Root / derivation: from an obsolete primary (to slay);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φόνος across 10 verses.

murder4×
murders4×
slaughter1×
sword1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
Galatians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5408 (phónos) mean?

murder

How many times does G5408 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5408 (φόνος) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “murder.”

How is phónos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5408 is rendered as “murder” (4×), “murders” (4×), “slaughter” (1×), “sword” (1×).

Where does the Greek word φόνος come from?

from an obsolete primary (to slay);