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σπιλόω G4695

G4695 is the Greek word σπιλόω, transliterated spilóō. The King James Version most often renders it defileth.

Word: σπιλόωTransliteration: spilóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to stain or soil (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G4696 (σπίλος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

defileth 1×spotted 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: defile, spot.

Verses using σπιλόω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

James 3:6 · KJV

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.

Jude 1:23 · KJV

And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4695 mean?

G4695 is the Greek word σπιλόω (spilóō), meaning to stain or soil (literally or figuratively).

How is G4695 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it defileth (1 time), spotted (1 time).

How many times does G4695 appear in the Bible?

σπιλόω (spilóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4695 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4696 (σπίλος).

Nearby entries

G4692 · σπεύδω — to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on…G4693 · σπήλαιον — a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort G4694 · σπιλάς — a ledge or reef of rock in the sea G4696 · σπίλος — a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively)…G4697 · σπλαγχνίζομαι — to have the bowels yearn, i.e…G4698 · σπλάγχνον — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity…

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