ἐκμάσσω

ekmassōVerbG1591

to wipe off

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι);

Short Definition

to knead out, i.e. (by analogy) to wipe dry

Full Lexicon Entry

to wipe off: with accusative.
LXX Usage: Ep. *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
3
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • John 11:2
  • John 12:3
  • John 13:5
  • Luke 7:38
  • Luke 7:44

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