Lexicon
kakia: Wickedness, malice, evil, depravity
Original Word: κακία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kakia
Pronunciation: kä-kē'-ä
Phonetic Spelling: (kak-ee'-ah)
Definition: Wickedness, malice, evil, depravity
Meaning: (a) evil (i.e. trouble, labor, misfortune), (b) wickedness, (c) vicious disposition, malice, spite.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
evil, malice, naughtiness, wickedness.
From kakos; badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble -- evil, malice(-iousness), naughtiness, wickedness.
see GREEK kakos
HELPS Word-studies
Cognate: 2549 kakía (from 2554 /kakopoiéō, "a wicked disposition") – properly, the underlying principle of evil (inherent evil) which is present, even if not outwardly expressed.
[2549 /kakía ("malice") shares the same essential meaning as 2556 /kakós ("wretched evil," its adjectival cognate).]
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
kakosDefinitionwickedness
NASB Translationevil (3), malice (5), trouble (1), wickedness (2).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2549: κακίακακία,
κακίας,
ἡ (
κακός) (from
Theognis down), the
Sept. chiefly for
רַע , and
רָעָה;
1. malignity, malice, ill-will, desire to injure: Romans 1:29; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; Titus 3:3; James 1:21; 1 Peter 2:1.
2. wickedness, depravity: 1 Corinthians 5:8 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 120 (114)); ; Acts 8:22 (cf. ); wickedness that is not ashamed to break the laws, 1 Peter 2:16. 3. Hellenistically, evil, trouble: Matthew 6:34 (as Amos 3:6; (1 Samuel 6:9); Ecclesiastes 7:15 (); ; Sir. 19:6; 1 Macc. 7:23, etc.). [SYNONYMS: κακία, πονηρία: associated Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:8. According to Trench, Synonyms, § xi., endorsed by Ellicott (on Ephesians 4:31) and Lightfoot (on Colossians 3:8), κακία denotes rather the vicious disposition, πονηρία the active exercise of the same; cf. Xenophon, mem. 1, 2, 28 εἰ μέν αὐτός (i. e. Σωκράτης) ἐποίει τί φαῦλον, εἰκότως ἄν ἐδόκει πονηρός εἶναι. Αἰ δ' αὐτός σωφρονων διετελει, πῶς ἄν δικαίως τῆς οὐκ ἐνούσης αὐτῷ κακίας αἰτίαν ἔχοι; But Fritzsche, Meyer (on Romans, the passage cited; yet cf. Weiss in edition 6), others dissent — seeming nearly to reverse this distinction; cf. Suidas under the word κακία. Ἔστιν ἡ τοῦ κακῶσαι τόν πέλας σπουδή, παρά τῷ ἀποστόλω; see πονηρός, 2 b.]
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word κακός (kakos), meaning "bad" or "evil."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of κακία in the Greek New Testament is similar to several Hebrew terms that denote evil or wickedness, such as:
• רַע (raʿ) • Strong's Hebrew 7451, meaning "evil" or "wickedness."
• רֶשַׁע (reshaʿ) • Strong's Hebrew 7562, meaning "wickedness" or "guilt."
• אָוֶן (aven) • Strong's Hebrew 205, meaning "trouble," "wickedness," or "iniquity."
These Hebrew terms, like κακία, convey the idea of moral corruption and are used throughout the Old Testament to describe actions and attitudes that are contrary to God's righteous standards.
Usage: The word κακία is used in the New Testament to describe moral corruption and the intent to do harm. It is often listed among other vices and is contrasted with virtues such as kindness and goodness.
Context: • Overview: In the New Testament, κακία is frequently mentioned as a characteristic of the sinful nature of humanity. It is a term that captures the essence of moral evil and is often associated with actions and attitudes that are contrary to the will of God.
• New Testament References:
• In Ephesians 4:31, Paul exhorts believers to "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice (κακία)."
• In Colossians 3:8, believers are instructed to "put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice (κακία), slander, and filthy language from your mouth."
• James 1:21 advises, "Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil (κακία), and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls."
• Theological Implications: The presence of κακία in a person's life is indicative of a heart not fully surrendered to God. It is a manifestation of the flesh that believers are called to overcome through the power of the Holy Spirit. The eradication of κακία is part of the sanctification process, as Christians are transformed into the likeness of Christ.
• Moral and Ethical Considerations: The New Testament's admonitions against κακία highlight the importance of cultivating a heart of love, forgiveness, and purity. Believers are encouraged to replace malice with virtues such as compassion, kindness, and humility, reflecting the character of Christ in their interactions with others.
Forms and Transliterations
καίας κακια κακία κακίᾳ κακίαι κακίαις κακιαν κακίαν κακιας κακίας κακιών kakia kakía kakíāi kakian kakían kakias kakíasLinks
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