Strong's Lexicon loutron: Washing, Bath Original Word: λουτρόν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λούω (louō), meaning "to wash" or "to bathe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "loutron," the concept of ritual washing is present in Hebrew terms such as רָחַץ (rachats, Strong's H7364), which means "to wash" or "to bathe." Usage: The term "loutron" refers to a washing or bathing, often with a connotation of cleansing. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual cleansing or renewal, particularly in the context of salvation and sanctification. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, bathing was a common practice for physical cleanliness and ritual purification. Public baths were prevalent in Greek and Roman societies, serving as places for social interaction and hygiene. In Jewish tradition, ritual washing was significant for maintaining ceremonial purity. The concept of washing as a metaphor for spiritual cleansing is rooted in these cultural practices and is evident in the New Testament's use of "loutron." HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3067 loutrón – properly, a bath, public or private (both were very common in NT times). See 3068 (louō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom louó Definition a washing, a bath NASB Translation washing (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3067: λουτρόνλουτρόν, λουτροῦ, τό (λούω), from Homer down (who uses λοετρόν, from the uncontracted form λοέω), a bathing, bath, i. e. as well the act of bathing (a sense disputed by some (cf. Ellicott on Ephesians 5:26)), as the place; used in the N. T. and in ecclesiastical writings of baptism (for examples see Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word): with τοῦ ὕδατος added, Ephesians 5:26; τῆς παλιγγενεσίας, Titus 3:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance washing. From louo; a bath, i.e. (figuratively), baptism -- washing. see GREEK louo Forms and Transliterations λουτρου λουτρού λουτροῦ λουτρω λουτρώ λουτρῷ λυτρώνα loutro loutrō loutrôi loutrō̂i loutrou loutroûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 5:26 N-DNSGRK: καθαρίσας τῷ λουτρῷ τοῦ ὕδατος NAS: her, having cleansed her by the washing of water KJV: and cleanse it with the washing of water INT: having cleansed by the washing of water Titus 3:5 N-GNS Strong's Greek 3067 |
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