Strong's Lexicon molusmos: Defilement, pollution Original Word: μολυσμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μολύνω (molunō), meaning "to stain" or "to defile." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of defilement in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word טָמֵא (tame, Strong's Hebrew 2930), which also denotes impurity or uncleanness, particularly in a ritualistic or moral sense. Usage: The term "molusmos" refers to the state of being defiled or polluted, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It conveys the idea of impurity or corruption that affects one's relationship with God. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the moral and spiritual contamination that can result from sin or association with sinful practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, concepts of purity and defilement were significant in both religious and social contexts. Jewish law, as outlined in the Old Testament, had strict regulations regarding cleanliness and defilement, which were integral to maintaining holiness and proper worship. The early Christian community, emerging from this Jewish context, also grappled with issues of purity, especially as it related to Gentile converts and the broader pagan culture. 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance filthiness, immoralityFrom moluno; a stain; i.e. (figuratively) immorality -- filthiness. see GREEK moluno 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 |
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