◄ 3012. lention ►
Strong's Lexicon lention: Towel, linen cloth Original Word: λέντιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: lention Pronunciation: LEN-tee-on Phonetic Spelling: (len'-tee-on) Definition: Towel, linen cloth Meaning: a towel, apron, coarse cloth. Word Origin: Derived from Latin "linteum," meaning linen cloth. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "lention," the concept of washing and hospitality can be linked to Hebrew practices of cleanliness and service, such as those found in Genesis 18:4 and 1 Samuel 25:41. Usage: The term "lention" refers to a towel or a piece of linen cloth. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe a towel used for washing and drying feet, highlighting its practical use in daily life and hospitality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman world, washing feet was a common practice due to the dusty and dirty roads. It was customary for a host to provide water for guests to wash their feet upon entering a home. The act of washing feet was often performed by servants, symbolizing humility and service. The use of a "lention" or towel was integral to this practice, as it was used to dry the feet after washing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a linen cloth, a towel NASB Translation towel (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3012: λέντιον λέντιον, λεντιου, τό (a Latin word,linteum), a linen cloth, towel (Arrian peripl. mar. rubr. 4): of the towel or apron, which servants put on when about to work (Suetonius, Calig. 26), John 13:4f; with which it was supposed the nakedness of persons undergoing crucifixion was covered, Ev. Nicod. c. 10; cf. Thilo, Cod. Apocrypha, p. 582f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance towel. Of Latin origin; a "linen" cloth, i.e. Apron -- towel. Forms and Transliterations ελέπισε ελέπισεν λεντιον λέντιον λεντιω λεντίω λεντίῳ λέξεως λέξιν λέξις lentio lentiō lentíoi lentíōi lention léntion Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance John 13:4 N-ANS GRK: καὶ λαβὼν λέντιον διέζωσεν ἑαυτόν NAS: and taking a towel, He girded KJV: and took a towel, and girded himself. INT: and having taken a towel he girded himself John 13:5 N-DNS GRK: ἐκμάσσειν τῷ λεντίῳ ᾧ ἦν NAS: and to wipe them with the towel with which KJV: to wipe [them] with the towel wherewith INT: to wipe [them] with the towel with which he was Strong's Greek 3012 2 Occurrences λεντίῳ — 1 Occ. λέντιον — 1 Occ.