μολύνω (molýnō) — Defile

Greek word study: μολύνω (molýnō), Strong's G3435. to soil (figuratively)

GreekStrong's G3435
Quick definition
Greek word
μολύνω (molýnō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to soil (figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: probably from G3189 (μέλας);

KJV translation words: defile

Where this word appears

Strong's G3435 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 8:7 and last appears in Revelation 14:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

it is defiled ×1soiled ×1was defiled ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

μολύνεται ×1ἐμολύνθησαν ×1ἐμόλυναν ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×21 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3189 μέλας (mélas).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3436 μολυσμός (molysmós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does molýnō (G3435) mean?

To soil (figuratively).

How is G3435 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3435 as: defile.

How often does μολύνω (molýnō) appear?

Strong's G3435 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 8:7 and last appears in Revelation 14:4.