Strong's Lexicon apomassó: To wipe off, to wipe away Original Word: ἀπομάσσω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and the verb μασσώ (massó, meaning "to knead" or "to wipe"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπομάσσω, the concept of wiping or cleansing can be related to Hebrew words like מָחָה (machah, Strong's H4229), which means "to wipe" or "to blot out." Usage: The verb ἀπομάσσω (apomassó) is used to describe the action of wiping off or wiping away something, often in a literal sense. It conveys the idea of removing a substance or material from a surface by wiping. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, the act of wiping or cleaning was a common practice, especially in contexts related to hospitality, personal hygiene, and religious rituals. The use of cloths or sponges to wipe surfaces or the body was a familiar activity. In a biblical context, the act of wiping could also carry symbolic meanings, such as purification or the removal of impurities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and massó (to handle, touch) Definition to wipe off NASB Translation wipe off (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 631: ἀπομάσσωἀπομάσσω: (μάσσω to touch with the hands, handle, work with the hands, knead), to wipe off; middle ἀπομάσσομαι to wipe oneself off, to wipe off for oneself: τόν κονιορτόν ὑμῖν, Luke 10:11. (In Greek writings from Aristophanes down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wipe off. Middle voice from apo and masso (to squeeze, knead, smear); to scrape away -- wipe off. see GREEK apo Forms and Transliterations απομασσομεθα απομασσόμεθα ἀπομασσόμεθα απομέμψεται apomassometha apomassómethaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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