σπίλος

spilosNoun (Masculine)G4696

stain

From: of uncertain derivation;

Short Definition

a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively) defect, disgrace

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a rock, cliff (Arist.).
2.In late writers = Att. *κηλίς *(see Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaphorically
aof moral blemish

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:13
  • Ephesians 5:27

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