Strong’s G4472 · Greek
ῥαντίζω
rhantízō
Definition
to render besprinkled, i.e. asperse (ceremonially or figuratively)
Etymology
from a derivative of (to sprinkle);
Where the KJV renders it
- sprinkle
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