Greek · G3470 · unreviewed

μῶμος

Blemish

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μῶμος G3470
Pronunciation mōmos

What does μῶμος (mōmos) mean in the Bible?

μῶμος (mōmos) is a Greek word meaning "blemish". μῶμος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX, of physical blemishes : Lev.

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Meaning

blemish
Extended definition
1in cl. poets and late prose, blame, disgrace.
2In LXX, perb. because of resemblance to a physical blemish (cf. ἄμωμος, 1Pe.1:19, and see Hort., in l); metaphorically, of licentious persons, 2Pe.2:13.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 2 Pet 2:13
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