"to draw, e.g., wine, water, etc.; Jn. 2:8, 9; 4:7, 15*"
Definition and meaning
to draw, e.g., wine, water, etc.; Jn. 2:8, 9; 4:7, 15*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀντλέω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of antleo (G501) across the King James Bible.
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was:(but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
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Common questions
Strong's G501 (antleo) is a Greek word that means: to draw, e.g., wine, water, etc.; Jn. 2:8, 9; 4:7, 15* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word antleo (G501) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G501 is antleo, a Greek word defined as: to draw, e.g., wine, water, etc.; Jn. 2:8, 9; 4:7, 15*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
antleo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.