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ἀμίαντος G283

G283 is the Greek word ἀμίαντος, transliterated amíantos. The King James Version most often renders it undefiled.

Word: ἀμίαντοςTransliteration: amíantosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3392 (μιαίνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

undefiled 4×

Strong's own list of renderings: undefiled.

Verses using ἀμίαντος

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 7:26 · KJV

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Hebrews 13:4 · KJV

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

James 1:27 · KJV

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.

1 Peter 1:4 · KJV

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Common questions

What does Strong's G283 mean?

G283 is the Greek word ἀμίαντος (amíantos), meaning unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure.

How is G283 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it undefiled (4 times).

How many times does G283 appear in the Bible?

ἀμίαντος (amíantos) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G283 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3392 (μιαίνω).

Nearby entries

G280 · ἄμετρος — immoderate G281 · ἀμήν — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively)…G282 · ἀμήτωρ — motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity G284 · Ἀμιναδάβ — Aminadab, an Israelite G285 · ἄμμος — sand (as heaped on the beach)G286 · ἀμνός — a lamb

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