Fornicators and Whoremongers: Old Words in the King James Bible
In short
In the King James Bible, "fornicator" and "whoremonger" both translate the Greek pornos, used ten times in the New Testament and split evenly between the two English words. The term first meant a male prostitute, then anyone engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse. Hebrews 13:4 warns that God will judge "whoremongers and adulterers."
What the full article will cover
- What does fornicator mean?
- What is a whoremonger?
- Which Greek word lies behind both terms?
- Where do these words appear in the New Testament?
- How do modern translations replace them?
Frequently asked questions
- Is whoremonger still used in English?
- What is the plural of fornicator?
- Is pornos related to the word pornography?
Sources
- blueletterbible.org — https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g4205/kjv/tr/0-1/
- kingjamesbibleonline.org — https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Hebrews-13-4/
- merriam-webster.com — https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fornication
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