Léntion — G3012

Definition

neuter noun

a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron

Usually translated as

towel

Origin

of Latin origin

Occurrences

Léntion occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2)

• John 13:4 — He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel (λέντιον), and girded himself.
• John 13:5 — After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel (λεντίῳ) wherewith he was girded.