μιαίνω (miaínō) — Defile
Greek word study: μιαίνω (miaínō), Strong's G3392. to sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally)
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to sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally)
KJV translation words: defile
Strong's G3392 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 18:28 and last appears in Jude 1:8.
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Verses (all 4)
- John 18:28 — μιανθῶσιν — they may be defiled
- Titus 1:15 — μεμιαμμένοις — defiled
- Hebrews 12:15 — μιανθῶσιν — may be defiled
- Jude 1:8 — μιαίνουσιν — defile
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G283 ἀμίαντος (amíantos), G3393 μίασμα (míasma), G3394 μιασμός (miasmós).
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What does miaínō (G3392) mean?
To sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally).
How is G3392 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3392 as: defile.
How often does μιαίνω (miaínō) appear?
Strong's G3392 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 18:28 and last appears in Jude 1:8.
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