ἄνιπτος
aniptos
unwashed
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἄνιπτος (aniptos) is semantically classified under the category of Physical Action, with the specific meaning of "unwashed." This term suggests the absence of washing or cleansing. Considering its short definition and the context in which it appears in Scripture, our lexicon data indicates that the concept is limited in scope. The occurrence of this word in the Bible is twice, suggesting its importance within the specific context it's used in, but also indicating its limited usage across the entire biblical narrative. Without further information about the contexts of these two occurrences, we cannot draw any conclusions about the broader implications of this word. From the data available, we can only acknowledge its existence and specific meaning. However, it's worth noting that the specific meaning of "unwashed" inherently carries a connotation of impurity or uncleanness, given the cultural significance of bathing in ancient times.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text