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The meaning of μίασμα

Understanding míasma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

pollution. - (morally) foulness (properly, the effect)

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μίασμα

Phoneticmee'-as-mah
Transliterationmíasma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

pollution. - (morally) foulness (properly, the effect)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 2:20

For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

Word: μίασμα (míasma)

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