σπίλοι
spílos
spots
A physical stain, spot, or blemish; by extension, a moral or figurative defect, imperfection, or source of disgrace. In literal usage, refers to marks or stains that mar physical purity; metaphorically, to moral faults or unworthy characteristics that compromise purity, integrity, or reputation.
2 Peter 2:13 · Word #10
Lexicon G4696
| Lemma | σπίλος |
| Transliteration | spílos |
| Strong's | G4696 |
| Definition | A physical stain, spot, or blemish; by extension, a moral or figurative defect, imperfection, or source of disgrace. In literal usage, refers to marks or stains that mar physical purity; metaphorically, to moral faults or unworthy characteristics that compromise purity, integrity, or reputation. |
Morphology N NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | spots |
| Literal | spots |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σπίλος |
| Strong's | G4696 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4696-01
stains
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NMP); functioning as a subject or predicate nominative in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Stains" directly reflects the core idea of marks that blemish or mar purity, preserving the concrete root sense while allowing for figurative extension. The plural form reflects the nominative masculine plural morphology. |
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