Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3435
μολύνω
molunō · “to defile”
Used 3 times across 2 books
Definition
μολύνω
[in LXX: Gen.37:31 (טָבַל), Isa.59:3 (גָּאַל ni.), Zec.14:2 (שָׁכַב ni.), Sir.21:28, al. ;]
to stain, soil, defile; in NT always symb. and figuratively: 1Co.8:7, Rev.3:4 14:4.†
SYN.: μιαίνω, q.v
[in LXX: Gen.37:31 (טָבַל), Isa.59:3 (גָּאַל ni.), Zec.14:2 (שָׁכַב ni.), Sir.21:28, al. ;]
to stain, soil, defile; in NT always symb. and figuratively: 1Co.8:7, Rev.3:4 14:4.†
SYN.: μιαίνω, q.v
Where it appears
1 Corinthians1
Revelation2
In the text
1 Corinthians 8:7Howbeit 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 3:4Thou 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 14:4These 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.
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