Dictionaries :: Undefiled

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Undefiled:

un-de-fild':In the Old Testament tam, "perfect," presents the positive side. Hence, Ps 119:1 is translated in the Revised Version: "Blessed are they that are perfect in the way." In the New Testament amiantos, presents the negative side, "unstained" "unsullied" "without taint." Used to describe the sinlessness of Christ (Heb 7:26), to declare the marriage act free from all guilt, disgrace or shame (Heb 13:4), to contrast the heavenly inheritance with earthly possessions (1Pe 1:4).

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Undefiled:

"undefiled, free from contamination" (a, negative, miaino, "to defile"), is used

(a) of Christ, Hbr 7:26;

(b) of pure religion, Jam 1:27;

(c) of the eternal inheritance of believers, 1Pe 1:4;

(d) of the marriage bed as requiring to be free from unlawful sexual intercourse, Hbr 13:4.