Lexicon spilas: Blemish, Spot, Stain Original Word: σπιλάς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spot Of uncertain derivation; a ledge or reef of rock in the sea -- spot (by confusion with spilos). see GREEK spilos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a ledge of rock (over which the sea dashes), i.e. a reef NASB Translation hidden reefs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4694: σπιλάςσπιλάς, σπιλαδος, ἡ, a rock in the sea, ledge or reef (Homer, Odyssey 3, 298; 5, 401, and in other poets; Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, b. j. 3, 9, 3); plural, tropically, of men who by their conduct damage others morally, wreck them as it were, equivalent to σκάνδαλα (R. V. text hidden rocks), Jude 1:12 (here L T Tr WH read οἱ (namely, ὄντες) σπιλάδες. Some (so R. V. marginal reading) make the word equivalent to the following; see Rutherford as there referred to.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σπιλόω (spiloo), meaning "to stain" or "to defile."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σπιλάς, as it is a metaphorical term specific to the Greek language and context of the New Testament. However, the concept of hidden dangers or moral blemishes can be related to various Hebrew terms that describe sin, deceit, or moral corruption, such as עָוֹן (avon, Strong's Hebrew 5771) meaning "iniquity" or "guilt," and מִכְשׁוֹל (mikshol, Strong's Hebrew 4383) meaning "stumbling block" or "obstacle." Usage: The term σπιλάς is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe individuals who pose a hidden danger within the Christian community, akin to unseen reefs that can cause shipwreck. Context: The Greek word σπιλάς appears in the New Testament in the Epistle of Jude. In Jude 1:12, the term is used to describe certain individuals within the early Christian community who are likened to hidden reefs at love feasts. These individuals are characterized as being morally corrupt and deceitful, posing a threat to the spiritual well-being of the community. The metaphor of a hidden reef suggests that these individuals are not immediately apparent but can cause significant harm if not recognized and addressed. Forms and Transliterations σπιλαδες σπιλάδες spilades spiládesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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