Strong's Lexicon podérés: Reaching to the feet, full-length, long robe Original Word: ποδήρης Word Origin: From the Greek words "πούς" (pous, meaning "foot") and "ἀραρίσκω" (arariskō, meaning "to fit" or "to join"), indicating something that reaches down to the feet. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4598 (מְעִיל, me'il): A robe or mantle, often used to describe the high priest's robe in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "podérés" is used to describe a garment that extends down to the feet. It is often associated with garments of dignity, authority, or priestly function. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the robe worn by Christ in the vision of John in the Book of Revelation, symbolizing His divine authority and priestly role. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, long robes were typically worn by individuals of high status, such as priests, royalty, or those in positions of authority. The length of the garment signified dignity and honor. In the Jewish tradition, the high priest wore a long robe as part of his ceremonial attire, which was richly adorned and symbolized his role as a mediator between God and the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pous and an uncertain root or suff. Definition reaching to the feet NASB Translation robe reaching (1), robe reaching to the feet (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4158: ποδήρηςποδήρης, ποδηρες, accusative ποδηρην, Lachmann's stereotyped edition; Tdf. edition 7 in Revelation 1:13; see ἄρσην (πούς, and ἀρῶ 'to join together,' 'fasten'), reaching to the feet (Aeschylus, Euripides, Xenophon, Plutarch, others): ὁ ποδήρης (namely, χιτών, Exodus 25:6; Exodus 28:4; Exodus 35:8; Ezekiel 9:3) or ἡ ποδήρης (namely, ἐσθής), a garment reaching to the ankles, coming down to the feet, Revelation 1:13 (Sir. 27:8 Sir. 45:8; χιτών ποδήρης, Xenophon, Cyril 6, 4, 2; Pausanias, 5, 19, 6; ὑποδύτης ποδήρης, Exodus 28:27; ἔνδυμα ποδήρης, Wis. 18:24; (Josephus, b. j. 5, 5, 7)). (Cf. Trench, § l. under the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance long robe, dressFrom pous and another element of uncertain affinity; a dress (esthes implied) reaching the ankles -- garment down to the foot. see GREEK pous see GREEK esthes Forms and Transliterations ποδηρη ποδήρη ποδήρην podere podērē podḗre podḗrēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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