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Strong's G5337 φαῦλος (phaulos)

Phaulos means “evil” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5337 — natsal (“snatch away”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5337
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 7

Strong's G5337 Quick Answer

Strong's G5337 φαῦλος (phaulos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phaulos (fau`-los) adj. 1. mediocre, worthless, ordinary, inadequate 2. (figuratively) wicked It has 13 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include evil. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
phaulos (fau`-los) adj. 1. mediocre, worthless, ordinary, inadequate 2. (figuratively) wicked
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
evil

Meaning and Definition

phaulos (fau`-los) adj. 1. mediocre, worthless, ordinary, inadequate 2. (figuratively) wicked [apparently a primary word] KJV: evil

Original Word
φαῦλος
Transliteration
phaulos
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5337. 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)

evil

Usage: φαῦλος, -η, -ον [in LXX: Pro.22:8 (עֶוֶל) Pro.29:9 (אֱוִיל), etc. ;] slight, worthless, of no account, both of persons and things in various shades of meaning (see LS, see word), in NT, as frequently in cl., always with distinct moral reference (see Ellic., Past. Epp., 203; Hort, Ja., 85; Tr., Syn., LXXxiv), worthless, bad: Jhn.3:20, Tit.2:8, Jas.3:16; opposite to ἀγαθός (which see), Jhn.5:29, Rom.9:11, 2Co.5:10.† SYN.: see: ἄθεσμος (AS)

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How Strong's G5337 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phaulos, 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.

evil John 3:20 4×

How Strong's G5337 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5337 (φαῦλος) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5337 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 G5337 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 3:20 KJV

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

John 5:29 KJV

And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

Titus 2:8 KJV

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Strong's G5337 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 6:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And verily they would be heavier than the sand by the seashore: But, as it seems, my words are vain.

Job 6:25 Septuagint / Brenton

But as it seems, the words of a true man are vain, Because I do not ask strength of you.

Job 9:23 Septuagint / Brenton

For the worthless die, But the righteous are laughed to scorn.

Strong's G5337 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 3:22 Septuagint / Brenton

All this, however, they have taken in a very different spirit. With their innate malignity, they have spurned the fair offer; and constantly inclining to evil,

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5337.

Job 6:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And verily they would be heavier than the sand by the seashore: But, as it seems, my words are vain.
Job 6:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But as it seems, the words of a true man are vain, Because I do not ask strength of you.
Job 9:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the worthless die, But the righteous are laughed to scorn.
Proverbs 5:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For honey drops from the lips of a harlot, Who for a season pleases thy palate:
Proverbs 13:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Proverbs 16:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
Proverbs 36:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
John 3:20 New Testament, KJV
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
John 5:29 New Testament, KJV
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Titus 2:8 New Testament, KJV
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
James 3:16 New Testament, KJV
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
3 Maccabees 3:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
All this, however, they have taken in a very different spirit. With their innate malignity, they have spurned the fair offer; and constantly inclining to evil,
Wisdom of Sirach 20:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn!

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5337, grouped by book.

Job 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 6:3 Job 6:25 Job 9:23
Proverbs 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 5:3 Proverbs 13:6 Proverbs 16:21 Proverbs 36:9
John 2 usages, New Testament
John 3:20 John 5:29
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 2:8
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 3:16
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3:22
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 20:17

Strong's G5337 FAQ

What does phaulos (φαῦλος) mean?

Phaulos (Strong's G5337) is a Greek word most simply glossed "evil". phaulos (fau`-los) adj. 1. mediocre, worthless, ordinary, inadequate 2. (figuratively) wicked

How many times is phaulos (φαῦλος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G5337 across 7 books.

Where can I study phaulos (φαῦλος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5337 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate phaulos (φαῦλος)?

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

Does Strong's G5337 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5337, with linked reader references where each row is available.