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πονηρία G4189
G4189 is the Greek word πονηρία, transliterated ponēría. The King James Version most often renders it wickedness.
What it means
depravity, i.e. (specially), malice; plural (concretely) plots, sins.
Where it comes from
from G4190 (πονηρός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: iniquity, wickedness.
Verses using πονηρία
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 22:18 · KJV
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Mark 7:22 · KJV
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
Romans 1:29 · KJV
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
1 Corinthians 5:8 · KJV
Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Ephesians 6:12 · KJV
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4189 mean?
G4189 is the Greek word πονηρία (ponēría), meaning depravity, i.e. (specially), malice; plural (concretely) plots, sins.
How is G4189 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wickedness (5 times).
How many times does G4189 appear in the Bible?
πονηρία (ponēría) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4189 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4190 (πονηρός).
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