μολύνω
molunō
“to defile”
Definition
to soil (figuratively)
probably from G3189 (μέλας);
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
μολύνω appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But 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.
These 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.
But 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.
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