from a derivative of 4192; hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners:
KJV-- bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked (-ness).
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4192 ponos (pon'-os);
from the base of 3993; toil, i.e. (by implication) anguish:
KJV-- pain.
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3993 penes (pen'-ace);
from a primary peno (to toil for daily subsistence); starving, i.e. indigent:
KJV-- poor. Compare 4434.
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