Strong’s G0628

ἀπολούω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apolouó

Pronunciation

ah-po-LOO-oh

Definition

To wash away, to cleanse

Meaning

I wash off, mid: I wash away (my sins, in baptism).

Usage

The verb ἀπολούω (apolouó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of washing away or cleansing, often in a spiritual or ceremonial context. It implies a thorough cleansing, removing impurities or defilement, and is frequently associated with the concept of purification from sin.

Bible references

Acts 22:16;1 Corinthians 6:11