Greek · G449 · unreviewed

ἄνιπτος

Without ablution

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ἄνιπτος G449
Pronunciation ániptos

What does ἄνιπτος (ániptos) mean in the Bible?

ἄνιπτος (ániptos) is a Greek word meaning "without ablution". ἄνιπτος, -ον (ἀ.

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Meaning

without ablution
Extended definition

Unwashed hands in Jewish purity debates; marks defiance of ceremonial law rather than moral uncleanliness

(ἀ. neg., νίπτω), unwashed: Mat.15:20, Mrk.7:5 (5 Rec).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Plural · Feminine Matt 15:20 · Mark 7:2
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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