Refiner Word Study borboros (G1004)
G1004  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
βόρβορος
borboros
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"mud, mire, dung, filth, 2 Pet. 2:22*"

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Definition and meaning

What does borboros mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G1004
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

mud, mire, dung, filth, 2 Pet. 2:22*

In the original Greek the word is written: βόρβορος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with borboros

These are the most notable occurrences of borboros (G1004) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 2:22

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about borboros

What does borboros mean in Greek?

Strong's G1004 (borboros) is a Greek word that means: mud, mire, dung, filth, 2 Pet. 2:22* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does borboros appear in the Bible?

The word borboros (G1004) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1004?

Strong's G1004 is borboros, a Greek word defined as: mud, mire, dung, filth, 2 Pet. 2:22*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is borboros in the Old Testament or New Testament?

borboros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.