μιαίνω

miaino · /me-ah'-ee-no/

Number

G3392

Language

Greek

Original word

μιαίνω

Transliteration

miaino

Pronunciation

me-ah'-ee-no

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

perhaps a primary verb; to sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally):--defile.

KJV: defile

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μιαίνω across 4 verses.

defiled4×

defile1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse

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. the hall: or, Pilate's house

Titus1 verse

Titus 1:15

Unto 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.

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; fail: or, fall from

Jude1 verse

Jude 1:8

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh,1161 despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

Topics that use this word

Reprobacy Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Anarchy Commandments Heresy Holiness Judges of Israel Midianites Oppression Passover Perseverance Pilate, Pontius

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3392 (miaino) mean?

perhaps a primary verb; to sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally):--defile.

How many times does G3392 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3392 (μιαίνω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “defiled.”

How is miaino translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3392 is rendered as “defiled” (4×), “defile” (1×).