Rhantízō — G4472

Definition

verb

to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse (ceremonially or figuratively)

1. STRONGS NT 4472

Usually translated as

sprinkle

Origin

from a derivative of rhaínō (to sprinkle)

Occurrences

Rhantízō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (4)

• Hebrews 9:13 — For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling (ῥαντίζουσα) the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
• Hebrews 9:19 — 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 (ἐρράντισεν) both the book, and all the people,
• Hebrews 9:21 — Moreover he sprinkled (ἐρράντισεν) with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
• Hebrews 10:22 — Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled (ερραντισμενοι) from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.