G4696: σπίλος
spílos · “stain”
Definition
a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively) defect, disgrace
KJV translates it as: spot
Word origin: of uncertain derivation;
Extended definition
σπίλος (Rec. σπῖλος), -ου, ὁ
1. a rock, cliff (Arist., al.).
2. In late writers = Att.. κηλίς (see Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaphorically,
(a) of moral blemish: Eph.5:27
(b) of riotous and lascivious persons (cf. Dion. Hal., quoted by Mayor, in l): 2Pe.2:13.†
(AS)
1. a rock, cliff (Arist., al.).
2. In late writers = Att.. κηλίς (see Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaphorically,
(a) of moral blemish: Eph.5:27
(b) of riotous and lascivious persons (cf. Dion. Hal., quoted by Mayor, in l): 2Pe.2:13.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4696 is translated
- spot ×1
- blots ×1
Bible verses with G4696 (spílos)
Spílos appears in 2 verses.
- Ephesians 5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
- 2 Peter 2:13
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;