Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀμίαντος”
Understanding amíantos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
undefiled. - unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀμίαντος
Phoneticam-ee'-an-tos
Transliterationamíantos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
undefiled. - unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 7:26 | “For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;” Word: ἀμίαντος (amíantos) | |
| Hebrews 13:4 | “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Word: ἀμίαντος (amíantos) | |
| James 1:27 | “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. ” Word: ἀμίαντος (amíantos) | |
| 1 Peter 1:4 | “To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,” Word: ἀμίαντος (amíantos) |