Definition
φαῦλος, -η, -ον
[in LXX: Proverbs 22:8 (עֶוֶל) Proverbs 29:9 (אֱוִיל), etc. ;]
slight, worthless, of no account, both of persons and things in various shades of meaning (see LS, see word), in NT, as frequently in cl., always with distinct moral reference (see Ellic., Past. Epp., 203; Hort, Ja., 85; Tr., Syn., LXXxiv), worthless, bad: John 3:20, Titus 2:8, James 3:16; opposite to ἀγαθός (which see), John 5:29, Romans 9:11, 2 Corinthians 5:10.
Synonyms: see: ἄθεσμος
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as φαῦλος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- John 3:20φαῦλα · evilEveryone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
- John 5:29φαῦλα · evil…and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
- Romans 9:11φαῦλον · badYet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
- 2 Corinthians 5:10φαῦλον · badFor we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
- Titus 2:8φαῦλον · bad…and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
- James 3:16φαῦλον · evilFor where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.