Berean Strong's Lexicon amphiennumi: To clothe, to dress, to put on Original Word: ἀμφιέννυμι Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀμφί (amphi, meaning "around" or "on both sides") and the verb ἕννυμι (hennumi, meaning "to clothe" or "to put on"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of clothing or being clothed is לָבַשׁ (labash, Strong's Hebrew 3847), which also means to put on garments or to be clothed. Usage: The verb ἀμφιέννυμι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of putting on clothing or being dressed. It conveys the idea of being fully clothed or enveloped in garments. This term emphasizes the completeness and thoroughness of being dressed, often with a sense of preparation or readiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, clothing was not only a necessity but also a symbol of status, identity, and role. The act of dressing oneself or being dressed by others could signify various social or religious functions. Clothing was often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent spiritual truths, such as righteousness, salvation, or readiness for service. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as amphoteroi and hennumi (to enrobe, clothe) Definition to clothe NASB Translation clothes (1), dressed (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 294: ἀμφιάζωἀμφιάζω; (from ἀμφί, literally, to put around); to put on, clothe: in Luke 12:28 L WH ἀμφιάζει for Rec. ἀμφιέννυσι. (A later Greek word; the Sept. (2 Kings 17:9 Alex.); Job 29:14; ( STRONGS NT 294: ἀμφιέζωἀμφιέζω, equivalent to ἀμφιέννυμι; in Luke 12:28 ἀμφιέζει T Tr. Cf. ἀμφιάζω. STRONGS NT 294: ἀμφιέννυμιἀμφιέννυμι; perfect passive ἠμφίεσμαι; (ἕννυμι); (from Homer down); to put on, to clothe: Luke 12:28 (R G; cf. ἀμφιέζω); Matthew 6:30; ἐν τίνι (Buttmann, 191 (166)), Luke 7:25; Matthew 11:8. From the base of amphoteros and hennumi (to invest); to enrobe -- clothe. see GREEK amphoteros Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:30 V-PIA-3SGRK: θεὸς οὕτως ἀμφιέννυσιν οὐ πολλῷ NAS: God so clothes the grass of the field, KJV: God so clothe the grass of the field, INT: God thus clothes [will he] not much Matthew 11:8 V-RPM/P-AMS Luke 7:25 V-RPM/P-AMS Luke 12:28 V-PIA-3S Strong's Greek 294 |