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Strong's G4472 ῥαντίζω (rhantizo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4472 — mamror (“bitterness”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4472
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 4

Strong's G4472 Quick Answer

Strong's G4472 ῥαντίζω (rhantizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. rhantizo (rhan-tid'-zo) v. 1. to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse {ceremonially or figuratively} It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include sprinkled, blood, every, flesh, and holy. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
rhantizo (rhan-tid'-zo) v. 1. to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse {ceremonially or figuratively}
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
sprinkled, blood, every, flesh, and holy

Meaning and Definition

rhantizo (rhan-tid'-zo) v. 1. to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse {ceremonially or figuratively} [from a derivative of rhaino "to sprinkle"] KJV: sprinkle

Original Word
ῥαντίζω
Transliteration
rhantizo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4472. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to sprinkle

Usage: ῥαντίζω [in LXX: Lev.6:27 (20), 4Ki.9:33 (נָזָה), Psa.51:7 (חָטָא pi.) * ;] = cl., ῥαίνω, to sprinkle, besprinkle: with accusative, Heb.9:13, 19; id. and dative, Heb.9:21; pass., Rev.19:13, WH; of cleansing by sprinkling, Heb.10:22 (see M, Gr., ii, 100); mid., Mrk.7:4 (WH, txt., R, mg.).† περι-ραίνω (-ρραίνω, Rec., see WH, App., 139 f.), [in LXX for נָזָה hi. ;] to sprinkle around: Rev.19:13 T (ῤεραντισμένον, WH; ῤε-, R, txt.; βεβαμμένον, Rec., R, mg.).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

sprinkled blood every flesh holy washed down shalt hyssop goats people water

How Strong's G4472 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4472 (ῥαντίζω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4472 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 G4472 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Hebrews 9:13 KJV

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:

Hebrews 9:19 KJV

For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,

Hebrews 9:21 KJV

Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.

Strong's G4472 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 6:20 Septuagint / Brenton

Every one that touches the flesh of it shall be holy, and on whosesoever garment any of its blood shall have been sprinkled, whosoever shall have it sprinkled, shall be washed in the holy place.

4 Kingdoms 9:33 Septuagint / Brenton

And he said, Throw her down. And they threw her down; and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and they trampled on her.

Psalms 50:9 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be purified: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4472.

Leviticus 6:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Every one that touches the flesh of it shall be holy, and on whosesoever garment any of its blood shall have been sprinkled, whosoever shall have it sprinkled, shall be washed in the holy place.
4 Kingdoms 9:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said, Throw her down. And they threw her down; and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and they trampled on her.
Psalms 50:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be purified: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.
Hebrews 9:13 New Testament, KJV
For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
Hebrews 9:19 New Testament, KJV
For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,
Hebrews 9:21 New Testament, KJV
Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
Hebrews 10:22 New Testament, KJV
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4472, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 6:20
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 9:33
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 50:9
Hebrews 4 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 9:13 Hebrews 9:19 Hebrews 9:21 Hebrews 10:22

Strong's G4472 FAQ

What does rhantizo (ῥαντίζω) mean?

Rhantizo (Strong's G4472) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sprinkle". rhantizo (rhan-tid'-zo) v. 1. to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse {ceremonially or figuratively}

How many times is rhantizo (ῥαντίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G4472 across 4 books.

Where can I study rhantizo (ῥαντίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4472 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate rhantizo (ῥαντίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sprinkled, blood, every, flesh, holy, and washed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4472 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4472, with linked reader references where each row is available.