"a basin for washing some part of the person, Jn. 13:5*"
Definition and meaning
a basin for washing some part of the person, Jn. 13:5*
In the original Greek the word is written: νιπτήρ
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 nipter (G3537) across the King James Bible.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G3537 (nipter) is a Greek word that means: a basin for washing some part of the person, Jn. 13:5* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word nipter (G3537) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3537 is nipter, a Greek word defined as: a basin for washing some part of the person, Jn. 13:5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
nipter is a Greek word found in the New Testament.