4612. simikinthion
Strong's Lexicon
simikinthion: Linen cloth, fine linen garment

Original Word: σιμικίνθιον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: simikinthion
Pronunciation: see-mee-KEEN-thee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (sim-ee-kin'-thee-on)
Definition: Linen cloth, fine linen garment
Meaning: an apron worn by artisans.

Word Origin: Derived from a diminutive form of the Greek word "σίμικις" (simikis), which refers to a type of fine linen or fabric.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with fine linen is "שֵׁשׁ" (shesh), which appears in contexts such as the priestly garments described in Exodus 28:39.

Usage: The term "simikinthion" refers to a fine linen cloth or garment, often used in contexts where quality and fineness of fabric are emphasized. It is typically associated with garments of high status or ceremonial use.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, linen was a valued textile, often associated with purity and luxury. Linen garments were worn by priests and individuals of high status. The use of fine linen in religious and ceremonial contexts underscored its significance in cultural and spiritual practices.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
(a workman's) apron
NASB Translation
aprons (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4612: σιμικίνθιον

σιμικίνθιον (or σημικίνθιον), σιμικινθιου, τό, (Latinsemicinctium (cf. Rich, Dict. of Antiq., under the word), from semi and cingo), a narrow apron, or linen covering, which workmen and servants were accustomed to wear: Acts 19:12 (A. V. aprons).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apron.

Of Latin origin; a semicinctium or half-girding, i.e. Narrow covering (apron) -- apron.

Forms and Transliterations
σιμικινθια σιμικίνθια simikinthia simikínthia
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 19:12 N-ANP
GRK: σουδάρια ἢ σιμικίνθια καὶ ἀπαλλάσσεσθαι
NAS: or aprons were even
KJV: or aprons, and
INT: hankerchiefs or aprons and departed

Strong's Greek 4612
1 Occurrence


σιμικίνθια — 1 Occ.

















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