Forms of the word
Dictionary
φαρμακεία, ας, ἡ
Greek transliteration
pharmakeia
Simplified transliteration
pharmakeia
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-1a
Gloss
witchcraft, magic, the use of spells and potions of magic, often involving drugs
Definition
employment of drugs, for any purpose; sorcery, magic, enchantment, Rev. 18:23; Gal. 5:20*
Greek-English Concordance for φαρμακεία
| Galatians 5:20 |
idolatry, sorcery (pharmakeia | φαρμακεία | nom sg fem), quarrels, strife, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish rivalries, dissensions, divisions, |
| Revelation 18:23 |
the light of a lamp will never again shine in you, and the voice of bridegroom and bride will never again be heard in you; for your merchants were the great ones of the earth, and all nations were deceived by your magic spells (pharmakeia | φαρμακείᾳ | dat sg fem). |