Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4696
σπίλος
spilos · “stain”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
σπίλος (Rec. σπῖλος), -ου, ὁ
1. a rock, cliff (Arist., al.).
2. In late writers = Att.. κηλίς (see Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaphorically,
(a) of moral blemish: Eph.5:27
(b) of riotous and lascivious persons (cf. Dion. Hal., quoted by Mayor, in l): 2Pe.2:13.†
1. a rock, cliff (Arist., al.).
2. In late writers = Att.. κηλίς (see Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaphorically,
(a) of moral blemish: Eph.5:27
(b) of riotous and lascivious persons (cf. Dion. Hal., quoted by Mayor, in l): 2Pe.2:13.†
Where it appears
Ephesians1
2 Peter1
In the text
Ephesians 5:27That 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 2:13And 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;
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