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λούω G3068

G3068 is the Greek word λούω, transliterated loúō. The King James Version most often renders it washed.

Word: λούωTransliteration: loúōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, cleanse garments exclusively).

Where it comes from

a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

washed 6×

Strong's own list of renderings: wash.

Verses using λούω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

John 13:10 · KJV

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.

Acts 9:37 · KJV

And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Acts 16:33 · KJV

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

Hebrews 10:22 · KJV

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.

2 Peter 2:22 · KJV

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.

Revelation 1:5 · KJV

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,

Common questions

What does Strong's G3068 mean?

G3068 is the Greek word λούω (loúō), meaning to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, cleanse garments exclusively).

How is G3068 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it washed (6 times).

How many times does G3068 appear in the Bible?

λούω (loúō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3068 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.

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