λευκαίνω

leukainōto bleachHow to read Greek
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Definition

λευκαίνω

(λευκός), [in LXX: Psalm 51:7, Isaiah 1:18 (לָבַן hi.), etc. ;]

to whiten, make white: with accusative of thing(s), Mark 9:3, Revelation 7:14.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Mark 9:3λευκᾶναι · bleach them
    His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.
  2. Revelation 7:14ἐλεύκαναν · made them white
    “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.