λούω (loúō) — Wash

Greek word study: λούω (loúō), Strong's G3068. to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)

GreekStrong's G3068
Quick definition
Greek word
λούω (loúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: wash

Where this word appears

Strong's G3068 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 13:10 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:22.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Having washed her ×1having bathed himself ×1having ourselves washed ×1having washed ×1he washed them ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

λελουμένος ×1λελουσμένοι ×1λουσαμένη ×1λούσαντες ×1ἔλουσεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×2John ×1Hebrews ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • John 13:10 — λελουμένος — having bathed himself
  • Acts 9:37 — λούσαντες — Having washed her
  • Acts 16:33 — ἔλουσεν — he washed them
  • Hebrews 10:22 — λελουσμένοι — having ourselves washed
  • 2 Peter 2:22 — λουσαμένη — having washed

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G628 ἀπολούω (apoloúō), G3067 λουτρόν (loutrón).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does loúō (G3068) mean?

To bathe (the whole person; whereas g3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and g4150 (πλύνω) to wash, cleanse garments exclusively).

How is G3068 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3068 as: wash.

How often does λούω (loúō) appear?

Strong's G3068 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 13:10 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:22.