G3435: μολύνω
molýnō · “to defile”
Definition
to soil (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: defile
Word origin: probably from G3189 (μέλας);
Extended definition
μολύνω
[in LXX: Gen.37:31 (טָבַל), Isa.59:3 (גָּאַל ni.), Zec.14:2 (שָׁכַב ni.), Sir.21:28, al. ;]
to stain, soil, defile; in NT always symb. and figuratively: 1Co.8:7, Rev.3:4 14:4.†
SYN.: μιαίνω, q.v (AS)
[in LXX: Gen.37:31 (טָבַל), Isa.59:3 (גָּאַל ni.), Zec.14:2 (שָׁכַב ni.), Sir.21:28, al. ;]
to stain, soil, defile; in NT always symb. and figuratively: 1Co.8:7, Rev.3:4 14:4.†
SYN.: μιαίνω, q.v (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3435 is translated
- it is defiled. ×1
- soiled ×1
- was defiled, ×1
Bible verses with G3435 (molýnō)
Molýnō appears in 3 verses.
- 1 Corinthians 8:7
Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
- Revelation 3:4
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
- Revelation 14:4
These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.