Strong’s G2840

κοινόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

koinoó

Pronunciation

koy-noh'-o

Definition

To make common, to defile, to consider unclean

Meaning

I make unclean, pollute, desecrate, mid: I regard (treat) as unclean.

Usage

The verb "koinoó" primarily means to make something common or unclean, often in a ceremonial or moral sense. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of defiling or rendering something impure, particularly in the context of Jewish ceremonial laws. It can also refer to the act of considering something or someone as unclean or profane.

Bible references

Matthew 15:11;Matthew 15:11;Matthew 15:18;Matthew 15:20;Matthew 15:20;Mark 7:15;Mark 7:15;Mark 7:18;Mark 7:20;Mark 7:23;Acts 10:15;Acts 11:9;Acts 21:28;Hebrews 9:13