GreekG4694Noun (Feminine)
σπιλάς
spilas
“reef”
1Occurrences
G4694Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
a ledge or reef of rock in the sea
of uncertain derivation;
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.poët. in cl., a rock or reef over which the sea dashes (Polyb., FlJ). Metaphorical, of men whose conduct causes danger to others, R, txt. (but see infr.).
2.In late writers = *σπίλος *(which see), a spot, stain; metaphorically, Ju, l.with, R, mg.
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Feminine)
Morphology Code
G:N-F
Full Description
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
σπιλάς appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Jude
1
Key Passages
Jude 1:12BSB
These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being uprooted.
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