φαῦλος
phaulos
evil
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word φαῦλος (phaulos) is a term that carries a strong negative connotation, with a primary meaning of "evil". This word is part of the semantic domain of Sin & Righteousness, indicating its significance in understanding moral concepts in the New Testament. In its six occurrences in the Bible, φαῦλος is used to describe actions, behaviors, or attitudes that are morally reprehensible. This can include things like wickedness, malice, or evil intentions. The word's meaning is not limited to a specific type of evil, but rather encompasses a broad range of malevolent actions. The significance of φαῦλος lies in its ability to highlight the gravity of sin and the importance of righteousness in the Christian worldview. By using this word to describe evil actions, the authors of the New Testament emphasize the need for individuals to avoid such behaviors and strive for a life of moral integrity.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
For everyone who does evil hates the light, and doesn’t come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.
Romans 9:11For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,
2 Corinthians 5:10For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive the things in the body according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Titus 2:8and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned, that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
John 5:29and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.
James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.