KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what John 13:5 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“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.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “After that” | εἶτα | A particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover | After that |
| “he poureth” | βάλλει | To throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) | poureth |
| “water” | ὕδωρ | Water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively | water |
| “into” | εἰς | To or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases | into |
| “a bason,” | τὸν | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | bason |
| “and” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | and |
| “began” | ἤρξατο | To commence (in order of time) | began |
| “to wash” | νίπτειν | To cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution | wash |
| “the” | τῶν | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “disciples'” | μαθητῶν | A learner, i.e., pupil | disciples |
| “feet,” | πόδας | A "foot" (figuratively or literally) | feet |
| “and” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | and |
| “to wipe” | ἐκμάσσειν | To knead out, i.e., (by analogy) to wipe dry | wipe |
| “them” | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | ||
| “with the” | τῷ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | with the |
| “towel” | λεντίῳ | A "linen" cloth, i.e., apron | towel |
| “wherewith” | ᾧ | The relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that | wherewith |
| “he was” | ἦν | I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) | he was |
| “girded.” | διεζωσμένος | To gird tightly | girded |
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3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
5 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.
6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
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