Definition
μολύνω
[in LXX: Genesis 37:31 (טָבַל), Isaiah 59:3 (גָּאַל ni.), Zechariah 14:2 (שָׁכַב ni.), Sir.21.28, al. ;]
to stain, soil, defile; in NT always symb. and figuratively: 1 Corinthians 8:7, Revelation 3:4; 14:4.
Synonyms: μιαίνω, q.v
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μολύνω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 1 Corinthians 8:7μολύνεται · it is defiledBut not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.
- Revelation 3:4ἐμόλυναν · have not soiledBut you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
- Revelation 14:4ἐμολύνθησαν · have not been defiledThese are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.