Strong's Lexicon ependuomai: To be clothed upon, to put on over Original Word: ἐπενδύομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb ἐνδύω (enduō, meaning "to clothe" or "to put on"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ependuomai," the concept of being clothed or covered is present in several Hebrew words, such as לָבַשׁ (labash, Strong's H3847), meaning "to clothe" or "to wear." Usage: The verb "ependuomai" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of putting on additional clothing or being clothed over something else. It conveys the idea of being further clothed or covered, often in a metaphorical sense, to describe a transformation or enhancement of one's current state. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, clothing was not only a necessity but also a symbol of status and identity. The act of putting on additional garments could signify preparation for a journey, a change in social status, or readiness for a particular role or function. In a spiritual context, being "clothed upon" often symbolizes the transformation and glorification that believers anticipate in the afterlife. HELPS Word-studies 1902 ependýomai (from epi, "on, fitting" intensifying 1746 /endýō, "to clothe") – clothe oneself, emphasizing the personal choice (heart-desire) that strongly yearns to be aptly clothed. Both occasions of 1902 /ependýomai ("appropriately clothed") refer to the glorified body the Lord gives (puts on) each believer at Christ's return (cf. 2 Cor 5:2,4 with 5:10). This unique glorification will "fit" (be appropriate), and is part of the eternal reward matching the individual's desire to see Christ return (see J. I. Packer, Concise Theology, 249). See also Rev 19:7-9 and 110 /athanasía ("immortality") for further details on the upcoming glorification of believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and enduó Definition to have on over NASB Translation clothed (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1902: ἐπενδύωἐπενδύω: 1 aorist middle infinitive ἐπενδύσασθαι; to put on over (A. V. to be clothed upon): 2 Corinthians 5:2, 4. (Plutarch, Pelop. 11; actively, Josephus, Antiquities 5, 1, 12.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be clothed upon. Middle voice from epi and enduo; to invest upon oneself -- be clothed upon. see GREEK epi see GREEK enduo Forms and Transliterations επενδυσασθαι επενδύσασθαι ἐπενδύσασθαι ependusasthai ependysasthai ependýsasthaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 5:2 V-ANMGRK: ἐξ οὐρανοῦ ἐπενδύσασθαι ἐπιποθοῦντες NAS: longing to be clothed with our dwelling KJV: earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our INT: from heaven to be clothed with longing 2 Corinthians 5:4 V-ANM |
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