Strong’s G4694

σπιλάς

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

spilas

Pronunciation

spee-LAS

Definition

Blemish, Spot, Stain

Meaning

a hidden rock; fig: a flaw, stigma.

Usage

In the New Testament, "spilas" is used metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual blemishes. It conveys the idea of a hidden danger or a moral flaw that can corrupt or defile. The term is often used to describe individuals or behaviors that are contrary to the purity and holiness expected of believers.

Bible references

Jude 1:12