"an evil-doer, 1 Pet. 2:12, 14; 4:15*"
Definition and meaning
an evil-doer, 1 Pet. 2:12, 14; 4:15*
In the original Greek the word is written: κακοποιός
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of kakopoios (G2555) across the King James Bible.
They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
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Common questions
Strong's G2555 (kakopoios) is a Greek word that means: an evil-doer, 1 Pet. 2:12, 14; 4:15* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word kakopoios (G2555) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2555 is kakopoios, a Greek word defined as: an evil-doer, 1 Pet. 2:12, 14; 4:15*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kakopoios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.