Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπονίπτω”
Understanding aponíptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wash. - to wash off (reflexively, one's own hands symbolically)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπονίπτω
Phoneticap-on-ip'-to
Transliterationaponíptō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wash. - to wash off (reflexively, one's own hands symbolically)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:24 | “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. ” Word: ἀπονίπτω (aponíptō) |