Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3538

Strong's G3538 · Greek

νίπτω

nipto · /nip'-to/

Number
G3538
Language
Greek
Original word
νίπτω
Transliteration
nipto
Pronunciation
nip'-to
KJV occurrences
13 verses

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.

wash11×
washed6×
dost1×
shalt1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark1 verse
John9 verses
John 9:7

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 9:11

He 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 9:15

Then 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 13:5

After 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 13:6

Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Peter saith: Gr. he saith

John 13:8

Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

John 13:10

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.

John 13:12

So 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 13:14

If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

1 Timothy1 verse

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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×).