Strong's G3538 · Greek
νίπτω
nipto · /nip'-to/
Definition
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution:--wash. Compare 3068.
KJV: wash. Compare 3068
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered νίπτω across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
John9 verses
And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
John 9:11He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
John 9:15Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight.1161 He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
John 13:5After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
John 13:6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Peter saith: Gr. he saith
John 13:8Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
John 13:10Jesus 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.
John 13:12So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
John 13:14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3538 (nipto) mean?
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution:--wash. Compare 3068.
How many times does G3538 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3538 (νίπτω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wash.”
How is nipto translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3538 is rendered as “wash” (11×), “washed” (6×), “dost” (1×), “shalt” (1×).