σπίλος
spilos
stain
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word σπίλος (spilos) is a noun with the definition "stain". It has a relatively limited occurrence in the Bible with only 2 instances. In terms of usage, the word σπίλος likely refers to a physical mark or spot left on an object, such as a garment, due to dirt or some other foreign substance. The significance of this word lies in its potential to convey shame or defilement. A stain on an object could be viewed as a mark of imperfection or blemish, reflecting negatively on its original purity or condition. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible suggests that it may not have been a prominent concept in ancient Greek thought. However, in the contexts where it is used, the idea of a stain can have a significant impact on the narrative, underscoring the importance of purity, cleanliness, or the absence of defect.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without defect.
2 Peter 2:13receiving the wages of unrighteousness; people who count it pleasure to revel in the daytime, spots and defects, reveling in their deceit while they feast with you;