Strong’s G5408

φόνος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

phonos

Pronunciation

FO-nos

Definition

Murder, killing, slaughter

Meaning

murder, slaughter, killing.

Usage

The term "phonos" is used in the New Testament to denote the act of murder or unlawful killing. It is often associated with acts of violence and is considered a grave sin. The word emphasizes the intentional and malicious nature of taking another person's life.

Bible references

Matthew 15:19;Mark 7:21;Mark 15:7;Luke 23:19;Luke 23:25;Acts 9:1;Romans 1:29;Hebrews 11:37;Revelation 9:21