Strong’s G5406

φονεύς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

phoneus

Pronunciation

fo-NEUS

Definition

Murderer

Meaning

a murderer.

Usage

The term "phoneus" refers to a person who commits murder, an unlawful premeditated killing of another human being. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who take life in violation of God's commandments, particularly the sixth commandment, "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13).

Bible references

Matthew 22:7;Acts 3:14;Acts 7:52;Acts 28:4;1 Peter 4:15;Revelation 21:8;Revelation 22:15