Strong’s G4695

σπιλόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

spiloó

Pronunciation

spee-LOH-oh

Definition

To stain, to defile, to pollute

Meaning

I defile, spot, stain, soil.

Usage

The verb "spiloó" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of staining or defiling something, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It implies the act of corrupting or tainting what is pure or clean. In a biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe the contamination of one's character or reputation through sinful actions or associations.

Bible references

James 3:6;Jude 1:23