Strong’s G3428

μοιχαλὶς

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

moichalis

Pronunciation

moy-khal-is'

Definition

Adulteress

Meaning

(a) an adulteress (that is, a married woman who commits adultery), (b) Hebraistically: extended to those who worship any other than the true God.

Usage

The term "moichalis" is used in the New Testament to describe a woman who is unfaithful to her marriage vows, engaging in sexual relations outside the bonds of marriage. It is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual unfaithfulness or idolatry, where the people of God turn away from Him to pursue other 'lovers' or false gods.

Bible references

Matthew 12:39;Matthew 16:4;Mark 8:38;Romans 7:3;Romans 7:3;James 4:4;2 Peter 2:14