Lexicon niptér: Basin, washbasin Original Word: νιπτήρ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a wash basinFrom nipto; a ewer -- bason. see GREEK nipto NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom niptó Definition a basin NASB Translation basin (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3537: νιπτήρνιπτήρ, νιπτηρος, ὁ (νίπτω), a vessel for washing the hands and feet, a basin: John 13:5. (Ecclesiastical writings.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb νίπτω (niptō), meaning "to wash."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for νιπτήρ, the concept of washing and purification is prevalent in the Old Testament. Related Hebrew terms include רָחַץ (rachats, Strong's Hebrew 7364), which means "to wash," and כִּיּוֹר (kiyor, Strong's Hebrew 3595), which refers to a basin or laver used for washing in the tabernacle and temple rituals. These terms highlight the importance of physical and spiritual cleansing in the worship practices of ancient Israel. Usage: The term νιπτήρ is used in the New Testament to refer to a physical basin used for washing, particularly in the context of ceremonial or practical cleansing. Context: The Greek word νιπτήρ appears in the New Testament in the context of the Last Supper, specifically in the Gospel of John. It is used to describe the basin that Jesus used to wash the feet of His disciples, an act that demonstrated humility and servitude. This event is recorded in John 13:5, where it states, "After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel that was wrapped around Him" (BSB). Forms and Transliterations νιπτηρα νιπτήρα νιπτῆρα niptera niptêra niptēra niptē̂raLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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