Strong’s G0856

ἀφεδρών

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

aphedrón

Pronunciation

af-ed-rone'

Definition

Latrine, place of discharge, privy

Meaning

a drain, latrine.

Usage

The term "aphedrón" refers to a place of discharge, specifically a latrine or privy. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the process of elimination, emphasizing the removal of waste from the body. This term is used to illustrate spiritual truths about purity and defilement, focusing on the internal rather than external aspects of cleanliness.

Bible references

Matthew 15:17;Mark 7:19