Strong’s G3834

πανουργία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

panourgia

Pronunciation

pah-noor-GEE-ah

Definition

Craftiness, cunning, trickery

Meaning

shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness.

Usage

In the New Testament, "panourgia" is used to describe a form of cleverness or skill that is often associated with deceit or trickery. It implies a shrewdness that is not necessarily positive, as it often involves manipulation or deceitful practices. The term is used to highlight the contrast between godly wisdom and worldly cunning.

Bible references

Luke 20:23;1 Corinthians 3:19;2 Corinthians 4:2;2 Corinthians 11:3;Ephesians 4:14