Original Word: κακόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kakoó
Pronunciation: kä-ko'-ō
Phonetic Spelling: (kak-o'-o)
Definition: To mistreat, to harm, to oppress
Meaning: I treat badly, afflict, embitter, make angry.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word κακός (kakos), meaning "bad" or "evil."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of mistreatment or oppression is עָנָה (anah - Strong's H6031), which means to afflict or oppress.

Usage: The verb κακόω (kakoó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of causing harm or mistreatment to others. It often conveys a sense of oppression or inflicting evil upon someone. This term is typically used in contexts where individuals or groups are subjected to unjust treatment or persecution.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of mistreatment or oppression was not uncommon, especially for early Christians who often faced persecution for their faith. The use of κακόω in the New Testament reflects the reality of the early church's experiences with hostility from both Jewish and Roman authorities. Understanding this term within its historical context highlights the challenges faced by believers in maintaining their faith amidst adversity.

Cognate: 2559 kakóō – to inflict misery (ill-treatment, vexation); to harm, injure. See 2556 (kakos).

Word Origin
from kakos
Definition
to ill-treat
NASB Translation
embittered (1), harm (2), mistreat (1), mistreated (2).

STRONGS NT 2559: κακόω

κακόω, κακῷ: future κακώσω; 1 aorist ἐκάκωσα; (κακός);

1. to oppress, afflict, harm, maltreat: τινα, Acts 7:6, 19; Acts 12:1; Acts 18:10; 1 Peter 3:13 (Exodus 5:22; Exodus 23:9 Alex.; in Greek writings from Homer down).

2. by a usage foreign to the classics, to embitter (Vulg.ad iracundiam concito); render evil affected (Psalm 105:32 (); Josephus, Antiquities 16, 1, 2; 7, 3; 8, 6): τήν ψυχήν τίνος κατά τίνος, against one, Acts 14:2.

to mistreat, harm

From kakos; to injure; figuratively, to exasperate -- make evil affected, entreat evil, harm, hurt, vex.

see GREEK kakos

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