ἀπολούω

apolouōVerbG0628

to wash off

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G3068 (λούω);

Short Definition

to wash fully, i.e. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to wash off, wash away; mid., metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), to wash off oneself: ἀμαρτίας; absol., ἀπελούσασθε, ye washed yourselves clean.
LXX Usage: (רָחַץ)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 6:11
  • Acts 22:16

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