Berean Strong's Lexicon ependutés: Outer garment, coat, tunic Original Word: ἐπενδύτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπενδύω (ependuo), meaning "to put on over" or "to clothe over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ependutés," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words for garments, such as "מְעִיל" (me'il), which refers to an outer robe or cloak. Usage: The term "ependutés" refers to an outer garment or coat, typically worn over other clothing. It is used in the New Testament to describe a piece of clothing that provides additional warmth or protection, often signifying preparedness or readiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, clothing was an important indicator of social status and function. The "ependutés" was a practical garment, often worn by fishermen, travelers, and laborers. It was designed to be durable and protective against the elements. In biblical times, clothing also held symbolic meaning, often representing one's spiritual state or readiness for service. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ependuomai Definition an outer tunic NASB Translation outer garment (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1903: ἐπενδύτηςἐπενδύτης, ἐπενδυτου, ὁ (ἐπενδύνω or ἐπενδύω, which see (cf. Winers Grammar, 25; 94 (90))), an upper garment (Tertulliansuperindumentum): John 21:7, where it seems to denote a kind of linen blouse or frock which fishermen used to wear at their work. (Sophocles fragment 391 Dindorf ((248 Ahrens): Pollux 7, 45, p. 717); the Sept. twice (thrice) for מְעִיל, 1 Samuel 18:4 (Alex.); 2 Samuel 13:18; (add Leviticus 8:7 Alex.).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fisher's coat. From ependuomai; a wrapper, i.e. Outer garment -- fisher's coat. see GREEK ependuomai Forms and Transliterations επενδύτας επενδυτην επενδύτην ἐπενδύτην επερειδομένοις ependuten ependutēn ependyten ependytēn ependýten ependýtēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |