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μολύνω G3435

G3435 is the Greek word μολύνω, transliterated molýnō. The King James Version most often renders it defiled.

Word: μολύνωTransliteration: molýnōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to soil (figuratively).

Where it comes from

probably from G3189 (μέλας).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

defiled 3×have 1×were 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: defile.

Verses using μολύνω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 8:7 · KJV

Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

Revelation 3:4 · KJV

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

Revelation 14:4 · KJV

These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3435 mean?

G3435 is the Greek word μολύνω (molýnō), meaning to soil (figuratively).

How is G3435 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it defiled (3 times), have (1 time), were (1 time).

How many times does G3435 appear in the Bible?

μολύνω (molýnō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3435 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G3189 (μέλας).

Nearby entries

G3432 · μοιχός — a (male) paramour; figuratively, apostate G3433 · μόλις — with difficulty G3434 · Μολόχ — Moloch (i.e. Molek), an idol G3436 · μολυσμός — a stain; i.e. (figuratively) immorality G3437 · μομφή — blame, i.e. (by implication), a fault G3438 · μονή — a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place)

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