The meaning of “λούω”
Understanding loúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb wash. - to bathe (the whole person - whereas νίπτω means to wet a part only, and πλύνω to wash, cleanse g...
λούω
a primary verb wash. - to bathe (the whole person - whereas νίπτω means to wet a part only, and πλύνω to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 13:10 | “Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.” Word: λούω (loúō) | |
| Acts 16:33 | “And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.” Word: λούω (loúō) | |
| Hebrews 10:22 | “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Word: λούω (loúō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:22 | “But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. ” Word: λούω (loúō) | |
| Revelation 1:5 | “And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,” Word: λούω (loúō) |