Strong's Lexicon leukainó: To whiten, to make white Original Word: λευκαίνω Word Origin: From the Greek word λευκός (leukos), meaning "white." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "leukainó," the concept of purification and making white can be related to Hebrew words like כָּבַס (kabac, Strong's H3526), meaning "to wash" or "to cleanse." Usage: The verb "leukainó" is used in the New Testament to describe the process of making something white or bright. It often carries a metaphorical sense of purification or cleansing, symbolizing purity, holiness, or divine transformation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the color white was often associated with purity, cleanliness, and divinity. This symbolism carried over into Jewish and early Christian thought, where white garments were emblematic of righteousness and holiness. In the context of the New Testament, "leukainó" reflects the transformative power of God to purify and sanctify believers, aligning them with His holiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom leukos Definition to whiten, to make white NASB Translation made...white (1), whiten (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3021: λευκαίνωλευκαίνω: 1 aorist ἐλευκανα (cf. Winers Grammar, § 13, 1 d.; Buttmann, 41 (35)); (λευκός); from Homer down; the Sept. for הִלְבִּין; to whiten, make white: τί, Mark 9:3; Revelation 7:14. STRONGS NT 3021a: λευκοβυσσινον [λευκοβυσσινον: Revelation 19:14, WH marginal reading, others βύσσινον λευκόν, see in βύσσινος.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make white, whiten. From leukos; to whiten -- make white, whiten. see GREEK leukos Forms and Transliterations ελευκαναν ελεύκαναν ἐλεύκαναν ελεύκανε λευκαίνουσα λευκαναι λευκάναι λευκᾶναι λευκανθήσομαι λευκανθίζοντα λευκανώ λεύκην λεύκης eleukanan eleúkanan leukanai leukânaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 9:3 V-ANAGRK: δύναται οὕτως λευκᾶναι NAS: on earth can whiten them. KJV: earth can white them. INT: is able thus to whiten Revelation 7:14 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 3021 |
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