Berean Strong's Lexicon moichos: Adulterer Original Word: μοιχός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μοιχάω (moichaō), meaning "to commit adultery." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - נאף (na'aph): Often translated as "to commit adultery," this Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe the act of adultery and is found in passages such as Exodus 20:14 and Leviticus 20:10. Usage: The term "μοιχός" refers to a man who engages in sexual relations with someone other than his wife, thus violating the sanctity of marriage. In the New Testament, it is used to describe those who are unfaithful in their marital vows, often in a broader spiritual sense as well, indicating unfaithfulness to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, adultery was considered a serious offense, often leading to severe social and legal consequences. In Jewish culture, the Law of Moses explicitly condemned adultery, and it was punishable by death (Leviticus 20:10). The New Testament continues this moral teaching, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and fidelity as reflective of one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition an adulterer NASB Translation adulterers (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3432: μοιχόςμοιχός, μοιχοῦ, ὁ, an adulterer: Luke 18:11; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Hebrews 13:4. Hebraistically (see μοιχαλίς, b.) and figuratively, faithless toward God, ungodly: James 4:4 R G. (Sophocles, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plutarch, and following; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance adulterer. Perhaps a primary word; a (male) paramour; figuratively, apostate -- adulterer. Forms and Transliterations μοιχοι μοιχοί μοιχοὶ μοιχός μοιχού μοιχους μοιχούς μοιχοὺς μοιχών μόλιβδον μόλιβδος μολίβδου μολίβδω moichoi moichoí moichoì moichous moichoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 18:11 N-NMPGRK: ἅρπαγες ἄδικοι μοιχοί ἢ καὶ NAS: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even KJV: unjust, adulterers, or INT: swindlers unrighteous adulterers or even 1 Corinthians 6:9 N-NMP Hebrews 13:4 N-AMP Strong's Greek 3432 |