Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λευκαίνω”
Understanding leukaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
make white, whiten. - to whiten
G3021
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
λευκαίνω
Phoneticlyoo-kah'-ee-no
Transliterationleukaínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
make white, whiten. - to whiten
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 9:3 | “And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.” Word: λευκαίνω (leukaínō) | |
| Revelation 7:14 | “And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” Word: λευκαίνω (leukaínō) |