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κακοποιός G2555
G2555 is the Greek word κακοποιός, transliterated kakopoiós. The King James Version most often renders it evildoers.
What it means
a bad-doer; (specially), a criminal.
Where it comes from
from G2556 (κακός) and G4160 (ποιέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: evil-doer, malefactor.
Verses using κακοποιός
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
John 18:30 · KJV
They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
1 Peter 2:12 · KJV
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 2:14 · KJV
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
1 Peter 3:16 · KJV
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
1 Peter 4:15 · KJV
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2555 mean?
G2555 is the Greek word κακοποιός (kakopoiós), meaning a bad-doer; (specially), a criminal.
How is G2555 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it evildoers (3 times), malefactor (1 time), evildoer (1 time).
How many times does G2555 appear in the Bible?
κακοποιός (kakopoiós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2555 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2556 (κακός) and G4160 (ποιέω).
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