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νιπτήρ G3537
G3537 is the Greek word νιπτήρ, transliterated niptḗr. The King James Version most often renders it bason.
Word: νιπτήρTransliteration: niptḗrLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse
What it means
a ewer.
Where it comes from
from G3538 (νίπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
bason 1×
Strong's own list of renderings: bason.
Verses using νιπτήρ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
John 13:5 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3537 mean?
G3537 is the Greek word νιπτήρ (niptḗr), meaning a ewer.
How is G3537 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bason (1 time).
How many times does G3537 appear in the Bible?
νιπτήρ (niptḗr) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3537 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3538 (νίπτω).
Nearby entries
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