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σπίλος G4696

G4696 is the Greek word σπίλος, transliterated spílos. The King James Version most often renders it spot.

Word: σπίλοςTransliteration: spílosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively) defect, disgrace.

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

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

spot 1×spots 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: spot.

Verses using σπίλος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Ephesians 5:27 · KJV

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

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 G4696 mean?

G4696 is the Greek word σπίλος (spílos), meaning a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively) defect, disgrace.

How is G4696 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it spot (1 time), spots (1 time).

How many times does G4696 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4696 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

Nearby entries

G4693 · σπήλαιον — a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort G4694 · σπιλάς — a ledge or reef of rock in the sea G4695 · σπιλόω — to stain or soil (literally or figuratively)G4697 · σπλαγχνίζομαι — to have the bowels yearn, i.e…G4698 · σπλάγχνον — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity…G4699 · σπόγγος — a "sponge"

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