G3392 μιαίνω
Strong's Greek Concordance · 5 KJV occurrences
μιαίνω
miaínō
Definition
to sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally)
KJV Renderings
defile
Derivation / Etymology
perhaps a primary verb;
KJV Verses (5)
- John 18:28¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.
- Titus 1:15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
- Titus 1:15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
- Hebrews 12:15Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and there by many be defiled;
- Jude 1:8Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.