# ἀφεδρών (aphedrōn)

Strong’s G856. 2 New Testament occurrences.

a drain, latrine.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/aphedron-g856

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 15:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/15/17) — Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?
- [Mark 7:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/mark/7/19) — Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?