Lexical Summary rhantizó: To sprinkle Original Word: ῥαντίζω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sprinkle. From a derivative of rhaino (to sprinkle); to render besprinkled, i.e. Asperse (ceremonially or figuratively) -- sprinkle. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rhainó (to sprinkle) Definition to sprinkle NASB Translation cleanse (1), sprinkled (3), sprinkling (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4472: ῤαίνω[ῤαίνω; see ῤαντίζω.] STRONGS NT 4472: ῤαντίζωῤαντίζω; (from ῤαντός besprinkled, and this from ῤαίνω); 1 aorist ἐρραντισα and (so L T Tr WH) ἐραντισα (see Rho); (1 aorist middle subjunctive ῥαντισωνται (sprinkle themselves), Mark 7:4 WH text (so Volkmar, Weiss, others) after manuscripts א B); perfect passive participle ἐρραντισμενος (Tdf. ῥεραντισμενος, L Tr WH ῥεραντισμενος with smooth breathing; see Rho); for ῤαίνω, more common in classical Greek; to sprinkle: properly, τινα, Hebrews 9:13 (on the rite here referred to cf. Numbers 19:2-10; Winers RWB, under the word Sprengwasser; (B. D., under the word Strong’s Greek 4472 portrays the deliberate act of sprinkling a cleansing agent—usually blood or water—upon persons, objects, or texts in a sacred setting. It stands at the intersection of purification, consecration, and covenant ratification, bringing the worshiper into acceptable relationship with God. Old Testament Background of Sprinkling • Passover (Exodus 12:22): hyssop dipped in the lamb’s blood marked the doorposts, shielding households from judgment. These rites established a visual theology: sin incurs guilt, blood secures cleansing, and God receives the cleansed worshiper. Occurrences in Hebrews 1. Hebrews 9:13 contrasts animal blood and “the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean” with the superior efficacy of Christ’s self-offering. Typological Fulfillment in Christ • The blood once dashed on the mercy seat is now presented in the heavenly sanctuary by the risen High Priest (Hebrews 9:24). Covenant and Worship Implications Sprinkling ratifies the New Covenant (Luke 22:20; Hebrews 12:24). Because cleansing is effected once for all, worship shifts from constant ritual to confident access—“We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19). Pastoral and Practical Applications • Assurance: Believers wrestling with guilt can rest in the completed sprinkling of their hearts (Hebrews 10:22). Related New Testament Imagery • “Sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:2) echoes the Sinai pattern while affirming personal election and sanctification. Through Strong’s 4472 the Scriptures trace a crimson line from the doorposts of Egypt to the throne of grace, proclaiming that sinners may draw near because the sprinkled blood of Jesus speaks “a better word than the blood of Abel” (Hebrews 12:24). Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 9:13 V-PPA-NFSGRK: σποδὸς δαμάλεως ῥαντίζουσα τοὺς κεκοινωμένους NAS: of a heifer sprinkling those KJV: of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, INT: ashes of a heifer sprinkling the defiled Hebrews 9:19 V-AIA-3S Hebrews 9:21 V-AIA-3S Hebrews 10:22 V-RPM/P-NMP Strong's Greek 4472 |
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