νιπτῆρα
niptḗr
basin
A vessel or basin used for washing, particularly for the hands. In literary and biblical contexts, refers specifically to a container intended for ceremonial or practical washing; typically denotes a dish, bowl, or basin for water set aside for washing purposes. In some contexts, may refer to a ewer (a jug or pitcher) but most commonly indicates the receptacle itself in which hands or feet are washed.
John 13:5 · Word #6
Lexicon G3537
| Lemma | νιπτήρ |
| Transliteration | niptḗr |
| Strong's | G3537 |
| Definition | A vessel or basin used for washing, particularly for the hands. In literary and biblical contexts, refers specifically to a container intended for ceremonial or practical washing; typically denotes a dish, bowl, or basin for water set aside for washing purposes. In some contexts, may refer to a ewer (a jug or pitcher) but most commonly indicates the receptacle itself in which hands or feet are washed. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | basin |
| Literal | wash-basin |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νιπτήρ |
| Strong's | G3537 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3537-01
washing basin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); direct object form, singular masculine. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes an instrument derived from νίπτω (to wash), referring to a vessel specifically used for washing. The accusative masculine singular form is reflected in the simple singular rendering “washing basin.” |
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