Strong's Number G4204

Strong's Number:

G4204

Greek:

πόρνη

Transliteration:

porne

Pronunciation:

por'-nay

Part of Speech:

Noun Feminine

Strong's Definition:

feminine of G4205; a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater:--harlot, whore.

IPD Definition:

a woman who sells her body for sexual uses
1. a prostitute, a harlot, one who yields herself to defilement for the sake of gain
2. any woman indulging in unlawful sexual intercourse, whether for gain or for lust
metaph. an idolatress
1. of "Babylon" i.e. Rome, the chief seat of idolatry

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