John 13:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then he poured some water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the talmidim and wipe them off with the towel wrapped around him.

Berean Standard Bible:

After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.

American Standard Version:

Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

After that{G1534} he poureth{G906} water{G5204} into{G1519} a bason{G3537}, and{G2532} began{G756} to wash{G3538} the disciples{G3101}' feet{G4228}, and{G2532} to wipe{G1591} them with the towel{G3012} wherewith{G3739} he was{G2258} girded{G1241}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 7:44

  • And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head.

Psalms 51:2

  • Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

Genesis 19:2

  • And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

1 Timothy 5:10

  • Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Genesis 18:4

  • Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

Acts 22:16

  • And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Titus 3:3

  • For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another.

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Commentary for John 13:5

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1534
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἶτα
    Transliteration: eîta
    Pronunciation: i'-tah
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover:--after that(-ward), furthermore, then. See also ἔπειτα.
  2. Strong's Number: G906
    There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βάλλω
    Transliteration: bállō
    Pronunciation: bal'-lo
    Description: a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense):--arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, pour, put (up), send, strike, throw (down), thrust. Compare ῥίπτω.
  3. Strong's Number: G5204
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὕδωρ
    Transliteration: hýdōr
    Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
    Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water.
  4. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  5. Strong's Number: G3537
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νιπτήρ
    Transliteration: niptḗr
    Pronunciation: nip-tare'
    Description: from νίπτω; a ewer:--bason.
  6. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G756
    There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄρχομαι
    Transliteration: árchomai
    Pronunciation: ar'-khom-ahee
    Description: middle voice of ἄρχω (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time):--(rehearse from the) begin(-ning).
  8. Strong's Number: G3538
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νίπτω
    Transliteration: níptō
    Pronunciation: nip'-to
    Description: λούω
  9. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
  10. Strong's Number: G4228
    There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πούς
    Transliteration: poús
    Pronunciation: pooce
    Description: a primary word; a "foot" (figuratively or literally):--foot(-stool).
  11. Strong's Number: G1591
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκμάσσω
    Transliteration: ekmássō
    Pronunciation: ek-mas'-so
    Description: from ἐκ and the base of μασσάομαι; to knead out, i.e. (by analogy) to wipe dry:--wipe.
  12. Strong's Number: G3012
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέντιον
    Transliteration: léntion
    Pronunciation: len'-tee-on
    Description: of Latin origin; a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron:--towel.
  13. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
  14. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  15. Strong's Number: G1241
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαζώννυμι
    Transliteration: diazṓnnymi
    Pronunciation: dee-az-own'-noo-mee
    Description: from διά and ζώννυμι; to gird tightly:--gird.