The meaning of “νίπτω”
Understanding níptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
wash. - to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face) - ceremonially, to perform ablution
νίπτω
wash. - to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face) - ceremonially, to perform ablution
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:2 | “Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.” Word: νίπτω (níptō) | |
| Mark 7:3 | “For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.” Word: νίπτω (níptō) | |
| John 13:6 | “Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?” Word: νίπτω (níptō) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:10 | “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.” Word: νίπτω (níptō) |