Home›Strong's concordance›G4509
ῥύπος G4509
G4509 is the Greek word ῥύπος, transliterated rhýpos. The King James Version most often renders it filth.
What it means
dirt, i.e. (morally) depravity.
Where it comes from
of uncertain affinity.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: filth.
Verses using ῥύπος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Peter 3:21 · KJV
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Common questions
What does Strong's G4509 mean?
G4509 is the Greek word ῥύπος (rhýpos), meaning dirt, i.e. (morally) depravity.
How is G4509 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it filth (1 time).
How many times does G4509 appear in the Bible?
ῥύπος (rhýpos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4509 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.