Strong's Number G3428
μοιχαλίς
moichalis · moy-khal-is'
Transliteration:
moichalis{moy-khal-is'}
Word Origin:
a prolonged form of the feminine of 3432
TDNT:
4:729,605
Part of Speech:
noun feminine
Strong's Definition:
an adulteress (literally or figuratively)
Usage in the KJV:
Definition:
- an adulteress
- as the intimate alliance of God with the people of Israel was likened to a marriage, those who relapse into idolatry are said to commit adultery or play the harlot
- fig. equiv. to faithless to God, unclean, apostate
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