Amíantos — G283

Definition

adjective

unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure

Usually translated as

undefiled

Origin

from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3392

• A (G1)
• miaínō (G3392)

Occurrences

Amíantos occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (2), James (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Hebrews 7:26 — For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled (ἀμίαντος), separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
• Hebrews 13:4 — Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled (ἀμίαντος): but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
• James 1:27 — Pure religion and undefiled (ἀμίαντος) before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
• 1 Peter 1:4 — To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled (ἀμίαντον), and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,