Strong’s G5407

φονεύω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

phoneuó

Pronunciation

fo-neu'-o

Definition

To murder, to kill

Meaning

I murder, kill.

Usage

The Greek verb "phoneuó" primarily means to commit murder or to kill unlawfully. It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of taking another person's life with intent and malice. This term is often associated with the violation of the sixth commandment, "You shall not murder," highlighting the moral and legal prohibition against such acts.

Bible references

Matthew 5:21;Matthew 5:21;Matthew 19:18;Matthew 23:31;Matthew 23:35;Mark 10:19;Luke 18:20;Romans 13:9;James 2:11;James 2:11;James 4:2;James 5:6