Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σπιλόω”
Understanding spilóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
defile, spot. - to stain or soil (literally or figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σπιλόω
Phoneticspee-lo'-o
Transliterationspilóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
defile, spot. - to stain or soil (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 3:6 | “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.” Word: σπιλόω (spilóō) | |
| Jude 1:23 | “And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” Word: σπιλόω (spilóō) |