Strong's Lexicon rhantizó: To sprinkle Original Word: ῥαντίζω Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb ῥαίνω (rhainō), meaning "to sprinkle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of sprinkling is זָרַק (zaraq - Strong's H2236), which also means "to sprinkle" or "to scatter." Usage: The verb "rhantizó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of sprinkling, often in a ceremonial or ritualistic context. It conveys the idea of purification or consecration through the act of sprinkling, typically with water or blood. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, sprinkling was a common practice for purification and consecration. The Old Testament law prescribed various sprinkling rituals, particularly involving blood and water, to cleanse individuals and objects from ceremonial impurity. This practice was deeply rooted in the Levitical system and was symbolic of spiritual cleansing and sanctification. In the New Testament, the concept of sprinkling is often associated with the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rhainó (to sprinkle) Definition to sprinkle NASB Translation cleanse (1), sprinkled (3), sprinkling (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4472: ῤαίνω[ῤαίνω; see ῤαντίζω.] STRONGS NT 4472: ῤαντίζωῤαντίζω; (from ῤαντός besprinkled, and this from ῤαίνω); 1 aorist ἐρραντισα and (so L T Tr WH) ἐραντισα (see Rho); (1 aorist middle subjunctive ῥαντισωνται (sprinkle themselves), Mark 7:4 WH text (so Volkmar, Weiss, others) after manuscripts א B); perfect passive participle ἐρραντισμενος (Tdf. ῥεραντισμενος, L Tr WH ῥεραντισμενος with smooth breathing; see Rho); for ῤαίνω, more common in classical Greek; to sprinkle: properly, τινα, Hebrews 9:13 (on the rite here referred to cf. Numbers 19:2-10; Winers RWB, under the word Sprengwasser; (B. D., under the word From a derivative of rhaino (to sprinkle); to render besprinkled, i.e. Asperse (ceremonially or figuratively) -- sprinkle. Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 9:13 V-PPA-NFSGRK: σποδὸς δαμάλεως ῥαντίζουσα τοὺς κεκοινωμένους NAS: of a heifer sprinkling those KJV: of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, INT: ashes of a heifer sprinkling the defiled Hebrews 9:19 V-AIA-3S Hebrews 9:21 V-AIA-3S Hebrews 10:22 V-RPM/P-NMP Strong's Greek 4472 |
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