μολύνω
molunōVerbG3435
to defile
From: probably from G3189 (μέλας);
Short Definition
to soil (figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
to stain, soil, defile; in NT always symb. and figuratively.
Synonyms
μιαίνω, q.v
LXX Usage: (טָבַל), (גָּאַל ni.), (שָׁכַב ni.)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
2
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 8:7
- Revelation 14:4
- Revelation 3:4
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