‏ John 13:5

 Poureth ( βαλλε ). Vivid present again. Literally, "putteth" (as in verse 2,  βαλλω ).

 Into the basin ( εις τον νιπτηρα ). From verb  νιπτω (later form of  νιζω in this same verse and below) to wash, found only here and in quotations of this passage. Note the article, "the basin" in the room.

 Began to wash ( ηρξατο νιπτειν ). Back to the aorist again as with  διεζωσεν (verse 4).  Νιπτω was common for washing parts of the body like the hands or the feet.

 To wipe ( εκμασσειν ). "To wipe off" as in 12:3.

 With the towel ( τω λεντιω ). Instrumental case and the article (pointing to  λεντιον in verse 4).

 Wherewith ( ω ). Instrumental case of the relative  ο.

 He was girded ( ην διεζωσμενος ). Periphrastic past perfect of  διαζωννυω for which verb see verse 4.

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