Biblica Analytica
G5597 Greek

ψώχω

psōchō

to rub

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to rub
Transliteration
psōchō
Strong's Number
G5597
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ψώχω (psōchō) is a verb that means "to rub." Its single occurrence in the Bible suggests a limited range of usage, but its meaning is clear and straightforward. The action of rubbing implies a physical contact or friction between two surfaces, often resulting in a change or removal of something. Given its definition, the significance of ψώχω lies in its potential to describe physical actions that involve friction or rubbing, such as cleaning or removing dirt. However, without further evidence, it is difficult to determine the specific context in which this word was used in the Bible.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G5597
Lemma
ψώχω
Transliteration
psōchō
Definition
to rub
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text