ἀμίαντος amíantos
Meaning
unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure
In the King James Version: undefiled
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3392 (μιαίνω);
Where it is used
- Hebrews 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
- James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
- 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,