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 times

Appears 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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