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Strong's G2558 κακουχέω (kakoucheo)

Kakoucheo means “which suffer adversity” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2558 — chomets (“vinegar”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2558
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G2558 Quick Answer

Strong's G2558 κακουχέω (kakoucheo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kakoucheo (kak-ou-kheh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from a presumed compound of G2556 and G2192] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include tormented and which. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
kakoucheo (kak-ou-kheh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from a presumed compound of G2556 and G2192]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
tormented and which

Meaning and Definition

kakoucheo (kak-ou-kheh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from a presumed compound of G2556 and G2192] KJV: which suffer adversity, torment Root(s): G2556, G2192

Original Word
κακουχέω
Transliteration
kakoucheo
Derivation
Root: ἔχω R1: 2556 R2: 2192
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2558. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to torment

Usage: κακουχέω, -ῶ (κακόν, ἔχω), [in LXX: 3Ki.2:26 11:39 (עָנָה pi., hith.)* ;] to ill-treat, hurt, torment: pass. ptcp., Heb.11:37 13:3.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2558 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kakoucheo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

tormented Hebrews 11:37 which Hebrews 13:3

How Strong's G2558 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2558 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2558 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Hebrews 11:37 KJV

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

Hebrews 13:3 KJV

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2558.

Hebrews 11:37 New Testament, KJV
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
Hebrews 13:3 New Testament, KJV
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2558, grouped by book.

Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2558 FAQ

What does kakoucheo (κακουχέω) mean?

Kakoucheo (Strong's G2558) is a Greek word most simply glossed "which suffer adversity". kakoucheo (kak-ou-kheh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from a presumed compound of G2556 and G2192]

How many times is kakoucheo (κακουχέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2558 across 1 book.

Where can I study kakoucheo (κακουχέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2558 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kakoucheo (κακουχέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as tormented and which. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.