Strongs Number: G4202
| Greek Word: | πορνεία |
| Transliteration: | porneia |
| Phonetic: | por-ni'-ah |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively idolatry |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. illicit sexual intercourse a. adultery, fornication, homosexuality, lesbianism, intercourse with animals etc. b. sexual intercourse with close relatives; Lev. 18 c. sexual intercourse with a divorced man or woman; Mk. 10:11, 2. metaph. the worship of idols a. of the defilement of idolatry, as incurred by eating the sacrifices offered to idols |
| Origin: | From G4203 |
| Bible Usage: | fornication. |