Strong’s G0637

ἀποπλύνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apoplunó

Pronunciation

ah-po-PLU-no

Definition

To wash off, to wash away

Meaning

I wash, rinse.

Usage

The verb ἀποπλύνω is used to describe the act of washing something off or away, often in a thorough or complete manner. It implies a cleansing that removes impurities or dirt, leaving the object clean. In a biblical context, it can be understood both in a literal sense, such as washing physical dirt, and in a metaphorical sense, such as cleansing from sin or impurity.