Berean Strong's Lexicon endusis: Clothing, putting on Original Word: ἔνδυσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐνδύω (enduo), meaning "to put on" or "to clothe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "endusis," the concept of clothing oneself with virtues or righteousness can be related to Hebrew terms such as לָבַשׁ (labash), meaning "to clothe" or "to wear," as seen in passages like Isaiah 61:10, "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD; my soul will exult in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness." Usage: The term "endusis" refers to the act of putting on clothing or being clothed. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the spiritual act of putting on virtues or the new self in Christ. It emphasizes the transformation and renewal that occurs in a believer's life through faith in Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, clothing was not only a necessity but also a symbol of identity, status, and transformation. The act of putting on new clothes often signified a change in status or role. In Jewish tradition, clothing also held symbolic meaning, representing purity, righteousness, and readiness for service. The metaphor of clothing oneself with virtues or the new self would have resonated deeply with early Christian audiences familiar with these cultural and religious connotations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom enduó Definition a putting on, i.e. investment (with clothing) NASB Translation putting (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1745: ἔνδυσιςἔνδυσις, ἐνδύσεως, ἡ (ἐνδύω), a putting on, (German dasAnziehen,derAnzug): τῶν ἱματίων, 1 Peter 3:3; (clothing, Job 41:4; Athen. 12, p. 550c.; Dio Cassius, 78,3; an entering, Plato, Crat., p. 419 c.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance putting on. From enduo; investment with clothing -- putting on. see GREEK enduo Forms and Transliterations ενδυσεως ενδύσεως ἐνδύσεως enduseos enduseōs endyseos endyseōs endýseos endýseōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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