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Strong's G628 ἀπολούω (apolouo)

Apolouo means “wash fully” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H628 — acpecuph (“mixt multitude”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G628
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G628 Quick Answer

Strong's G628 ἀπολούω (apolouo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apolouo (ap-ol-ou'-o) v. 1. to wash fully 2. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include wash and washed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
apolouo (ap-ol-ou'-o) v. 1. to wash fully 2. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
wash and washed

Meaning and Definition

apolouo (ap-ol-ou'-o) v. 1. to wash fully 2. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively) [from G575 and G3068] KJV: wash (away) Root(s): G575, G3068

Original Word
ἀπολούω
Transliteration
apolouo
Derivation
Root: λούω R1: 575 R2: 3068
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G628. 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 wash off

Usage: ἀπο-λούω [in LXX: Job.9:30 (רָחַץ)* ;] to wash off, wash away; mid., metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), to wash off oneself: ἀμαρτίας, Act.22:16; absol., ἀπελούσασθε, ye washed yourselves clean (cf. Cremer, 406), 1Co.6:11.† (AS)

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How Strong's G628 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apolouo, 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.

How Strong's G628 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 2 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 G628 (ἀπολούω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G628 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 G628 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 22:16 KJV

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

1 Corinthians 6:11 KJV

And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

Strong's G628 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 9:30 Septuagint / Brenton

For if I should wash myself with snow, And purge myself with pure hands,

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G628.

Job 9:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For if I should wash myself with snow, And purge myself with pure hands,
Acts 22:16 New Testament, KJV
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 6:11 New Testament, KJV
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G628, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G628 FAQ

What does apolouo (ἀπολούω) mean?

Apolouo (Strong's G628) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wash fully". apolouo (ap-ol-ou'-o) v. 1. to wash fully 2. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively)

How many times is apolouo (ἀπολούω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G628 across 3 books.

Where can I study apolouo (ἀπολούω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G628 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate apolouo (ἀπολούω)?

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

Does Strong's G628 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G628, with linked reader references where each row is available.