σπιλόω (spilóō) — Defile

Greek word study: σπιλόω (spilóō), Strong's G4695. to stain or soil (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G4695
Quick definition
Greek word
σπιλόω (spilóō)

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to stain or soil (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G4696 (σπίλος);

KJV translation words: defile, spot

Where this word appears

Strong's G4695 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 3:6 and last appears in Jude 1:23.

How it is rendered in the text

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

is defiling ×1stained ×1

Forms found in the text

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

σπιλοῦσα ×1ἐσπιλωμένον ×1

Books where it appears most

James ×1Jude ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • James 3:6 — σπιλοῦσα — is defiling
  • Jude 1:23 — ἐσπιλωμένον — stained

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4696 σπίλος (spílos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G784 ἄσπιλος (áspilos).

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 spilóō (G4695) mean?

To stain or soil (literally or figuratively).

How is G4695 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4695 as: defile, spot.

How often does σπιλόω (spilóō) appear?

Strong's G4695 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 3:6 and last appears in Jude 1:23.