νιψάμενος
níptō
having washed
To wash, specifically to wash a part of the body (such as the hands or feet) rather than the whole person. The primary lexical sense focuses on washing or rinsing with water, usually for purposes of cleanliness, ritual, or hospitality, with emphasis on a limited or specific area. In extended or metaphorical usage, it may imply cleansing in a figurative sense, but always with respect to part rather than the entire person.
John 9:11 · Word #28
Lexicon G3538
| Lemma | νίπτω |
| Transliteration | níptō |
| Strong's | G3538 |
| Definition | To wash, specifically to wash a part of the body (such as the hands or feet) rather than the whole person. The primary lexical sense focuses on washing or rinsing with water, usually for purposes of cleanliness, ritual, or hospitality, with emphasis on a limited or specific area. In extended or metaphorical usage, it may imply cleansing in a figurative sense, but always with respect to part rather than the entire person. |
Morphology V AOR MID PTCP NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | having washed |
| Literal | having-washed |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νίπτω |
| Strong's | G3538 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3538-06
having washed himself
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (completed action), middle voice (reflexive/self-involved), participle; nominative masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist middle participle nominative masculine singular denotes a completed action with reflexive or self-involved force, thus "having washed himself." The root νιπ- specifies washing a part of the body rather than a full bath, preserving the lexical distinction from λούω. |
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