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Lexicon :: Strong's G3012 - lention

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λέντιον
Transliteration
lention (Key)
Pronunciation
len'-tee-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of Latin origin
mGNT
2x in 2 unique form(s)
TR
2x in 2 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

λέντιον léntion, len'-tee-on; of Latin origin; a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron:—towel.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G3012 in the following manner: towel (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G3012 in the following manner: towel (2x).
  1. a linen cloth, towel

    1. of the towel or apron with which servants put on when about to work

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
λέντιον léntion, len'-tee-on; of Latin origin; a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron:—towel.
STRONGS G3012:
λέντιον, λεντιου, τό (a Latin word,linteum), a linen cloth, towel (Arrian peripl. mar. rubr. 4): of the towel or apron, which servants put on when about to work (Suetonius, Calig. 26), John 13:4f; with which it was supposed the nakedness of persons undergoing crucifixion was covered, Ev. Nicod. c. 10; cf. Thilo, Cod. Apocrypha, p. 582f.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

John
13:4

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Strong's Number G3012 matches the Greek λέντιον (lention),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:4 - rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.
Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:5 - Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
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