Lexicon :: Strong's G283 - amiantos

ἀμίαντος
Transliteration
amiantos (Key)
Pronunciation
am-ee'-an-tos
Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of μιαίνω (G3392)
mGNT
4x in 2 unique form(s) TR
4x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἀμίαντος amíantos, am-ee'-an-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3392; unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure:—undefiled.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G283 in the following manner: undefiled (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G283 in the following manner: undefiled (4x).

  1. not defiled, unsoiled

    1. free from that by which the nature of a thing is deformed and debased, or its force and vigour impaired

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀμίαντος amíantos, am-ee'-an-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3392; unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure:—undefiled.
STRONGS G283:
ἀμίαντος, -ον, (μιαίνω), not defiled, unsoiled; free from that by which the nature of a thing is deformed and debased, or its force and vigor impaired: κοίτη pure, free from adultery, Hebrews 13:4; κληρονομία (without defect), 1 Peter 1:4; θρησκεία, James 1:27; pure from sin, Hebrews 7:26. (Also in the Greek writings; in an ethical sense, Plato, legg. 6, p. 777 e.; Plutarch, Periel. e. 39 βίος καθαρὸς καὶ ἀμίαντος.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Hebrews
7:26; 13:4
James
1:27
1 Peter
1:4