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ponéroteros: More evil, more wicked

Original Word: πονηρότερος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ponéroteros
Pronunciation: po-nay-RO-te-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (pon-ay-rot'-er-os)
Definition: More evil, more wicked
Meaning: more wicked.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
more wicked.

Comparative of poneros; more evil -- more wicked.

see GREEK poneros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
cptv. of ponéros, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Comparative form of πονηρός (ponērós), which means "evil" or "wicked."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the comparative form πονηρότερος, the concept of increasing wickedness can be related to several Hebrew words that denote evil or wickedness, such as רַע (ra', Strong's Hebrew 7451) and רָשָׁע (rasha', Strong's Hebrew 7563). These terms are used throughout the Old Testament to describe evil actions, intentions, or individuals, often in a context that implies a progression or intensification of wickedness.

Usage: The term πονηρότερος is used in the New Testament to describe a state or condition that is more evil or wicked than another. It is often used in a moral or ethical context to compare levels of wickedness or evil.

Context: The Greek word πονηρότερος is a comparative adjective derived from πονηρός, which signifies evil or wickedness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a condition or state that is more depraved or morally corrupt than another. This term appears in contexts where a comparison is made between two states of moral or spiritual condition, often highlighting a deterioration or worsening of character or situation.

For example, in the Berean Standard Bible, Matthew 12:45 states: "Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation." Here, πονηρότερος is used to describe the increased wickedness of the spirits that accompany the original spirit, illustrating a worsening condition.

The use of πονηρότερος underscores the biblical theme of moral vigilance and the dangers of spiritual complacency. It serves as a warning against allowing evil influences to take root and multiply, leading to a state that is more corrupt than before.

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