περίψημα
peripsēmaNoun (Neuter)G4067
scum
From: from a comparative of G4012 (περί) and (to rub);
Short Definition
something brushed all around, i.e. off-scrapings (figuratively, scum)
Full Lexicon Entry
that which is wiped off, offscouring: metaphorically (assoc. with περικάθαρμα, which see), (and so prob., To, l.with, as EV; but see Thayer, for the meaning expiation, ransom, in To; and cf. LS, *κάθαρμα; *Lft., Notes, 200 f., and on Ign., Eph., 8).
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 4:13
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