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Strong's G637 ἀποπλύνω (apoplyno)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H637 — aph in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G637
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G637 Quick Answer

Strong's G637 ἀποπλύνω (apopluno) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apopluno (ap-op-loo'-no) v. 1. to rinse off [from G575 and G4150] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include washing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
apopluno (ap-op-loo'-no) v. 1. to rinse off [from G575 and G4150]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
washing

Meaning and Definition

apopluno (ap-op-loo'-no) v. 1. to rinse off [from G575 and G4150] KJV: wash Root(s): G575, G4150

Original Word
ἀποπλύνω
Transliteration
apopluno
Derivation
Root: πλύνω R1: 575 R2: 4150
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G637. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G637 Is Translated

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

washing Luke 5:2

How Strong's G637 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 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 G637 (ἀποπλύνω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G637 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 G637 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 5:2 KJV

And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Strong's G637 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 2:22 Septuagint / Brenton

Though thou shouldest wash thyself with niter, and multiply to thyself soap, still thou art stained by thine iniquities before me, saith the Lord.

Jeremiah 4:14 Septuagint / Brenton

Cleanse thy heart from wickedness, O Jerusalem, that thou mayest be saved: how long will thy grievous thoughts be within thee?

Ezekiel 16:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And I washed thee in water, and washed thy blood from thee, and anointed thee with oil.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G637.

Jeremiah 2:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Though thou shouldest wash thyself with niter, and multiply to thyself soap, still thou art stained by thine iniquities before me, saith the Lord.
Jeremiah 4:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Cleanse thy heart from wickedness, O Jerusalem, that thou mayest be saved: how long will thy grievous thoughts be within thee?
Ezekiel 16:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I washed thee in water, and washed thy blood from thee, and anointed thee with oil.
Luke 5:2 New Testament, KJV
And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G637, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2:22 Jeremiah 4:14
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 16:9
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 5:2

Strong's G637 FAQ

What does apoplyno (ἀποπλύνω) mean?

Apoplyno (Strong's G637) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wash". apopluno (ap-op-loo'-no) v. 1. to rinse off [from G575 and G4150]

How many times is apoplyno (ἀποπλύνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G637 across 3 books.

Where can I study apoplyno (ἀποπλύνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G637 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate apoplyno (ἀποπλύνω)?

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

Does Strong's G637 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G637, with linked reader references where each row is available.