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κακός G2556
G2556 is the Greek word κακός, transliterated kakós. The King James Version most often renders it evil.
What it means
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious.
Where it comes from
apparently a primary word.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 47 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
Verses using κακός
The first 40 of 43 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:41 · KJV
They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
Matthew 24:48 · KJV
But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
Matthew 27:23 · KJV
And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Mark 7:21 · KJV
For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Mark 15:14 · KJV
Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
Luke 16:25 · KJV
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
Luke 23:22 · KJV
And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
John 18:23 · KJV
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Acts 9:13 · KJV
Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
Acts 16:28 · KJV
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
Acts 23:9 · KJV
And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
Romans 1:30 · KJV
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Romans 2:9 · KJV
Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Romans 3:8 · KJV
And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
Romans 7:19 · KJV
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Romans 7:21 · KJV
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
Romans 9:11 · KJV
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Romans 12:17 · KJV
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:21 · KJV
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 13:3 · KJV
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans 13:4 · KJV
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans 13:10 · KJV
Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Romans 14:20 · KJV
For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
1 Corinthians 10:6 · KJV
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
1 Corinthians 13:5 · KJV
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
1 Corinthians 15:33 · KJV
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
2 Corinthians 5:10 · KJV
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
2 Corinthians 13:7 · KJV
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
Philippians 3:2 · KJV
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
Colossians 3:5 · KJV
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
1 Thessalonians 5:15 · KJV
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
1 Timothy 6:10 · KJV
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2 Timothy 4:14 · KJV
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
Titus 1:12 · KJV
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
James 1:13 · KJV
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
James 3:8 · KJV
But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
1 Peter 3:9 · KJV
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:10 · KJV
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
1 Peter 3:11 · KJV
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
1 Peter 3:12 · KJV
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2556 mean?
G2556 is the Greek word κακός (kakós), meaning worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious.
How is G2556 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it evil (39 times), evil things (2 times), wicked men (1 time), harm (1 time), ill (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2556 appear in the Bible?
κακός (kakós) is tagged in 43 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2556 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.
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