What does rhypos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4509

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

filth, squalor, 1 Pet. 3:21*

In the original Greek the word is written: ῥύπος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with rhypos

These are the most notable occurrences of rhypos (G4509) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 3:21

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us(not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about rhypos

What does rhypos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4509 (rhypos) is a Greek word that means: filth, squalor, 1 Pet. 3:21* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does rhypos appear in the Bible?

The word rhypos (G4509) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4509?

Strong's G4509 is rhypos, a Greek word defined as: filth, squalor, 1 Pet. 3:21*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is rhypos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

rhypos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.