What does miasma mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3393

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

pollution, moral defilement, corruption, 2 Pet. 2:20*

In the original Greek the word is written: μίασμα

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with miasma

These are the most notable occurrences of miasma (G3393) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 2:20

For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about miasma

What does miasma mean in Greek?

Strong's G3393 (miasma) is a Greek word that means: pollution, moral defilement, corruption, 2 Pet. 2:20* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does miasma appear in the Bible?

The word miasma (G3393) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3393?

Strong's G3393 is miasma, a Greek word defined as: pollution, moral defilement, corruption, 2 Pet. 2:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is miasma in the Old Testament or New Testament?

miasma is a Greek word found in the New Testament.