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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σπιλόω

Phoneticspee-lo'-o
Transliterationspilóō
Grammar Code
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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
James
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