Lexical Definition
σπίλος spílos (spee'-los) stain G:N-M
of uncertain derivation
spot.
- a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively) defect, disgrace
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Abbott-Smith
* σπίλος (Rec. σπῖλος), -ου, ὁ
1. a rock, cliff (Arist., al.).
2. In late writers = Att.. κηλίς (v. Rutherford, NPhr., 87 f.), a spot, stain; metaph.,
(a) of moral blemish: Eph 5:27
(b) of riotous and lascivious persons (cf. Dion. Hal., quoted by Mayor, in l.): II Pe 2:13.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ephesians | 5:27 |
| 2 Peter | 2:13 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σπίλος [ῐ], ὁ,
__B spot, fleck, blemish, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; on the moon, [Refs 1st c.AD+]: metaphorically, stain of impurity or vice, [NT+4th c.AD+]; of persons, [NT+1st c.BC+] Hdn.Gr.2.920; but ῐ in the equivalent σπιλάς (B) and in the compound ἄσπιλος.]