Greek Word Study
G4189
πονηρία
ponēría
G4189 · Greek
Depravity, malice, wickedness. Ponēría. Jesus listed it among the evils that flow out of the human heart. It is not merely bad behavior but a corrupted inner orientation toward harm. Guard the heart.
Verses with this word
Matthew 22:18
“But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?”
Mark 7:22
“Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:”
Luke 11:39
“And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part ...”
Acts 3:26
“Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his ini...”
Romans 1:29
“Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debat...”