ἀντλέω

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Definition

ἀντλέω, -ῶ

(ἄντλος, bilge-water in a hold), [in LXX for שָׁאַב, etc. ;]

1. prop., to bale out.

2. Generally, to draw water: absol., John 2:8; 4:15; ὕδωρ, John 2:9; 4:7 (on its use of the water made wine, see DCG, ii, 815a; MM, VGT, see word; Field, Notes, 84 f.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. John 2:8Ἀντλήσατε · draw [some] out
    “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
  2. John 2:9ἠντληκότες · had drawn
    …and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
  3. John 4:7ἀντλῆσαι · to draw
    When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”
  4. John 4:15ἀντλεῖν · to draw [water]
    The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I will not get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”