Lexicon G3538
| Lemma | νίπτω |
| Transliteration | níptō |
| Strong's | G3538 |
| In-context | they wash |
| Literal | they-may-wash |
Morphology V AOR MID SUBJ 3P PL
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 | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νίπτω |
| Strong's | G3538 |
SIBI-P1 G3538-10
they might wash themselves
| Root | νίπτω (niptō) |
| Core Meanings | to wash, cleanse with water, wash a part of the body (hands, feet) |
| Semantic Range | to wash hands or feet; to cleanse part of the body; to perform ritual washing; by extension, to purify externally |
| Conceptual Significance | νίπτω often appears in contexts of ritual or customary washing (e.g., hands or feet), highlighting themes of purity, hospitality, and preparation. In biblical theology, such washing can symbolize outward cleansing that points toward deeper spiritual purification. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist (second aorist), middle voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person plural. The middle voice suggests reflexive or self-interested action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist tense conveys a simple, complete act of washing, while the middle voice indicates the subjects act with reference to themselves (reflexive or for their own benefit). The subjunctive mood expresses possibility or purpose, hence "might wash," and the third person plural is rendered as "they." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root νίπτω (to wash, cleanse with water, wash a part of the body (hands, feet))
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3538-01 |
enipsa | I was washing |
G3538-02 |
enipsamen | I was washing |
G3538-03 |
enipsato | he washed himself |
Word Usage (17 occurrences of G3538)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:17 | νίψαι | nipsai | |
| Matthew 15:2 | νίπτονται | niptontai | |
| Mark 7:3 | νίψωνται | nipsontai | they wash |