5 occurrences

'Defile' in the Bible

These are the things that defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile a man.”

Verse ConceptsSexual Sin, Nature OfPeople UnwashedDefilement

Nothing that goes into a person from outside can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.

Verse ConceptsPurity, Nature OfExternalsEntering The MouthComing Out Of PeopleFood PermittedDefilementprepping

And He said to them, “Are you also as lacking in understanding? Don’t you realize that nothing going into a man from the outside can defile him?

Verse ConceptsExternalsEntering The MouthBeing Without UnderstandingDefilementprepping

All these evil things come from within and defile a person.”

Verse ConceptsSexual Sin, Nature OfThe Inward BeingDefilementGreed

Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme glorious ones.

Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfCivic DutiesHonouring RulersAnarchyMisleading DreamsRespecting Authority

Bible Theasaurus

Corrupt (70 instances)
Defile (89 instances)
Deteriorate (2 instances)
Gorge (4 instances)
Stain (9 instances)
Taint (1 instance)
Tarnish (1 instance)

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