Greek · G4696 · unreviewed

σπίλος

Stain

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σπίλος G4696
Pronunciation spílos

What does σπίλος (spílos) mean in the Bible?

σπίλος (spílos) is a Greek word meaning "stain". σπίλος (Rec.

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Meaning

stain
Extended definition
1a rock, cliff (Arist., al.).
2In late writers = Att.. κηλίς (see Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaphorically,
aof moral blemish: Eph.5:27
bof riotous and lascivious persons (cf. Dion. Hal., quoted by Mayor, in l): 2Pe.2:13.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 2 Pet 2:13
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Eph 5:27
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