ΠΕΡΙΡΑΙΝΩ, περιραινω
PERIRAINŌ, perirainō
Sounds Like: peh-ree-RAI-noh
Translations: to sprinkle around, to sprinkle, to purify by sprinkling
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΡΑΙΝΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition περί (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and the verb ῥαίνω (rhainō), meaning 'to sprinkle'. Therefore, it literally means 'to sprinkle around'. It is used to describe the act of sprinkling a liquid, often for ritual purification or cleansing. It implies a widespread or encompassing application of the sprinkling.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G4045 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Numbers — 19:21
From the same root
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