φονεύω
phoneuō (G5407)
to murder
AI Word Study
The Greek word φονεύω (phoneuō) is defined as "to murder." This verb connotes a deliberate and intentional act of taking someone's life, likely indicating a level of malice or premeditation. The semantic domain "Death & Life" suggests that φονεύω is associated with themes related to mortality and the value of human life. This domain also implies a broader context where life and death are connected, possibly hinting at the consequences of taking a life. In 12 instances throughout the New Testament, φονεύω is used primarily in the context of describing intentional acts of violence, which are universally condemned by the biblical authors. The use of φονεύω highlights the gravity and seriousness with which the act of murder is viewed.
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“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’
He said to him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “ ‘You shall not murder.’ ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ ‘You shall not steal.’ ‘You shall not offer false testimony.’
Therefore you testify to yourselves that you are children of those who killed the prophets.
that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah, whom you killed between the sanctuary and the altar.
You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’ ”
You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”
For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not commit murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.
You lust, and don’t have. You murder and covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask.
You have condemned and you have murdered the righteous one. He doesn’t resist you.