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μῶμος G3470

G3470 is the Greek word μῶμος, transliterated mōmos. The King James Version most often renders it blemishes.

Word: μῶμοςTransliteration: mōmosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a flaw or blot, i.e. (figuratively) disgraceful person.

Where it comes from

perhaps from G3201 (μέμφομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

blemishes 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: blemish.

Verses using μῶμος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 2:13 · KJV

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

Common questions

What does Strong's G3470 mean?

G3470 is the Greek word μῶμος (mōmos), meaning a flaw or blot, i.e. (figuratively) disgraceful person.

How is G3470 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it blemishes (1 time).

How many times does G3470 appear in the Bible?

μῶμος (mōmos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3470 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from G3201 (μέμφομαι).

Nearby entries

G3467 · μυωπάζω — from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); to shut the eyes…G3468 · μώλωψ — probably akin to the base of G3433 (μόλις))…G3469 · μωμάομαι — to carp at, i.e. censure (discredit)G3471 · μωραίνω — to become insipid; figuratively, to make…G3472 · μωρία — silliness, i.e. absurdity G3473 · μωρολογία — silly talk, i.e. buffoonery

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