Strong's Greek · G3392
μιαίνω
miaínō
Definitionto sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally)
Derivationperhaps a primary verb;
KJV usagedefile
Occurrences5 in the KJV · 4 verses
μιαίνω in Scripture
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.
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.
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;
Jude 1:8
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.