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Poureth (ballei). Vivid present again. Literally, “putteth” (as in Joh 13:2, ballō).
Into the basin (eis ton niptēra). From verb niptō (later form of nizō 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 (ērxato niptein). Back to the aorist again as with diezōsen (Joh 13:4). Niptō was common for washing parts of the body like the hands or the feet.
To wipe (ekmassein). “To wipe off” as in Joh 12:3.
With the towel (tōi lentiōi). Instrumental case and the article (pointing to lention in Joh 13:4).
Wherewith (hōi). Instrumental case of the relative ho.
He was girded (ēn diezōsmenos). Periphrastic past perfect of diazōnnuō for which verb see Joh 13:4.