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χείρων G5501
G5501 is the Greek word χείρων, transliterated cheírōn. The King James Version most often renders it worse than.
What it means
from an obsolete equivalent (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally).
Where it comes from
irregular comparative of G2556 (κακός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sorer, worse.
Verses using χείρων
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 12:45 · KJV
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Matthew 27:64 · KJV
Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
Luke 11:26 · KJV
Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.
John 5:14 · KJV
Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
1 Timothy 5:8 · KJV
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
2 Timothy 3:13 · KJV
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
Hebrews 10:29 · KJV
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
2 Peter 2:20 · KJV
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5501 mean?
G5501 is the Greek word χείρων (cheírōn), meaning from an obsolete equivalent (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally).
How is G5501 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it worse than (3 times), worse (2 times), worse thing (1 time), worse and worse (1 time), sorer (1 time).
How many times does G5501 appear in the Bible?
χείρων (cheírōn) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5501 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: irregular comparative of G2556 (κακός).
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