Strong’s G0409

ἀνδροφόνος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

androphonos

Pronunciation

an-dro-FON-os

Definition

Manslayer, murderer

Meaning

a murderer, man-slayer.

Usage

The term "androphonos" is used to describe someone who kills a man, specifically a murderer. It conveys the act of taking a human life with intent and malice. In the New Testament, it is used to denote those who commit the sin of murder, which is a violation of the commandment "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13).

Bible references

1 Timothy 1:9