Lexicon
ῥυπαρία
rhuparia
G4507
G:N-F Greek

filth

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Rhuparia denotes what is to be put aside before receiving the implanted word in James 1:21.

Its sole attested use names something to be put aside in the exhortation to receive the implanted word in James 1:21.

Senses in use

  1. What is put aside before receiving the word · dominant

    In James 1:21, the accusative singular feminine form occurs as the object of putting aside; the APB renders the clause "having put aside all filth and excess of evil" before commanding the reception of the implanted word.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In James 1:21, the APB presents the term within "having put aside all filth and excess of evil." That wording confirms the clause's sense without isolating each English word to the lemma.

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