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Strong's G4509 ῥύπος (rhypos)

Rhypos means “filth” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4509 — minyamin (“Minjamin”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4509
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's G4509 Quick Answer

Strong's G4509 ῥύπος (rhupos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. rhupos (rhoo'-pos) n. 1. dirt 2. (morally) depravity It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include filth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
rhupos (rhoo'-pos) n. 1. dirt 2. (morally) depravity
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
filth

Meaning and Definition

rhupos (rhoo'-pos) n. 1. dirt 2. (morally) depravity [of uncertain affinity] KJV: filth

Original Word
ῥύπος
Transliteration
rhupos
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4509. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G4509 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render rhupos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

filth 1 Peter 3:21

How Strong's G4509 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4509 (ῥύπος) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4509 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4509 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Peter 3:21 KJV

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Strong's G4509 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 9:31 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou hadst thoroughly plunged me in filth, And my garment had abhorred me.

Job 11:15 Septuagint / Brenton

For thus shall thy countenance shine again, as pure water; And thou shalt divest thyself of uncleanness, and shalt not fear.

Job 14:4 Septuagint / Brenton

For who shall be pure from uncleanness? not even one;

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4509.

Job 9:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hadst thoroughly plunged me in filth, And my garment had abhorred me.
Job 11:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thus shall thy countenance shine again, as pure water; And thou shalt divest thyself of uncleanness, and shalt not fear.
Job 14:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For who shall be pure from uncleanness? not even one;
Isaiah 4:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the Lord shall wash away the filth of the sons and daughters of Zion, and shall purge out the blood from the midst of them, with the spirit of judgment, and the spirit of burning.
1 Peter 3:21 New Testament, KJV
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4509, grouped by book.

Job 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 9:31 Job 11:15 Job 14:4
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 4:4
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 3:21

Strong's G4509 FAQ

What does rhypos (ῥύπος) mean?

Rhypos (Strong's G4509) is a Greek word most simply glossed "filth". rhupos (rhoo'-pos) n. 1. dirt 2. (morally) depravity

How many times is rhypos (ῥύπος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4509 across 3 books.

Where can I study rhypos (ῥύπος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4509 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate rhypos (ῥύπος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as filth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4509 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4509, with linked reader references where each row is available.