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Strong's G3012 λέντιον (lention)

Lention means “towel” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3012 — yigdalyahu (“Igdaliah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3012
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G3012 Quick Answer

Strong's G3012 λέντιον (lention) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lention (len'-tee-on) n. 1. a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron [of Latin origin] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include towel. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
lention (len'-tee-on) n. 1. a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron [of Latin origin]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
towel

Meaning and Definition

lention (len'-tee-on) n. 1. a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron [of Latin origin] KJV: towel

Original Word
λέντιον
Transliteration
lention
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3012. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G3012 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render lention, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

towel John 13:4 2×

How Strong's G3012 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G3012 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3012 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 13:4 KJV

He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

John 13:5 KJV

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.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3012.

John 13:4 New Testament, KJV
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
John 13:5 New Testament, KJV
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.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3012, grouped by book.

John 2 usages, New Testament
John 13:4 John 13:5

Strong's G3012 FAQ

What does lention (λέντιον) mean?

Lention (Strong's G3012) is a Greek word most simply glossed "towel". lention (len'-tee-on) n. 1. a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron [of Latin origin]

How many times is lention (λέντιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3012 across 1 book.

Where can I study lention (λέντιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3012 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate lention (λέντιον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as towel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.