σπιλόω

spiloōto stainHow to read Greek
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Definition

σπιλόω

[in LXX: Wis.15.4 * ;]

to stain, spot, defile: with accusative, James 3:6, Jude 23.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. James 3:6σπιλοῦσα · It pollutes
    The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
  2. Jude 1:23ἐσπιλωμένον · stained
    …save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.