Lexicon molusmos: Defilement, pollution Original Word: μολυσμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance filthiness, immoralityFrom moluno; a stain; i.e. (figuratively) immorality -- filthiness. see GREEK moluno NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom molunó Definition defilement NASB Translation defilement (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3436: μολυσμόςμολυσμός, μολυσμοῦ, ὁ (μολύνω), defilement (Vulg.inquinamentum); an action by which anything is defiled: with the genitive of the thing defiled, σαρκός καί πνεύματος, 2 Corinthians 7:1. (Jeremiah 23:15; 1 Esdr. 8:80; 2 Macc. 5:27; Plutarch, mor., p. 779 c.; (Josephus, contra Apion 1, 32, 2; 2, 24, 5; etc.); often in ecclesiastical writings.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μολύνω (molunō), meaning "to stain" or "to defile."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μολυσμός, similar concepts of defilement and impurity can be found in the Hebrew Bible. Notable entries include: Usage: The term μολυσμός is used in the New Testament to describe moral or spiritual defilement, often in the context of sin or impurity that separates individuals from holiness or divine standards. Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, μολυσμός is used to convey the concept of impurity or defilement that affects one's relationship with God. It is often associated with actions or conditions that are contrary to God's holiness and righteousness. Forms and Transliterations μολυσμός μολυσμου μολυσμού μολυσμοῦ molusmou molysmou molysmoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |