Refiner Word Study spilos (G4696)
G4696  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
σπίλος
spilos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a spot, stain, blot; a moral blemish, Eph. 5:27; 2 Pet. 2:13*"

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Definition and meaning

What does spilos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4696
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a spot, stain, blot; a moral blemish, Eph. 5:27; 2 Pet. 2:13*

In the original Greek the word is written: σπίλος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with spilos

These are the most notable occurrences of spilos (G4696) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 5:27

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

2 Peter 2:13

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about spilos

What does spilos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4696 (spilos) is a Greek word that means: a spot, stain, blot; a moral blemish, Eph. 5:27; 2 Pet. 2:13* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does spilos appear in the Bible?

The word spilos (G4696) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4696?

Strong's G4696 is spilos, a Greek word defined as: a spot, stain, blot; a moral blemish, Eph. 5:27; 2 Pet. 2:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is spilos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

spilos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.