Pórnē — G4204

G4204 · Greek — πόρνη

Pronunciation: por'-nay

Definition

feminine noun

a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater

  1. properly, a prostitute, a harlot, one who yields herself to defilement for the sake of gain
  2. Hebraistically , metaphorically, an idolatress

Usually translated as

harlot, whore

Origin

feminine of G4205

Occurrences

Pórnē occurs 12 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Luke (1), 1 Corinthians (2), Hebrews (1), James (1), Revelation (5)

Strong's Lexicon — P