Strong's Lexicon hupozónnumi: To gird up, to fasten under Original Word: ὑποζώννυμι Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ὑπό (hupo, meaning "under") and ζώννυμι (zónnumi, meaning "to gird" or "to fasten"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of girding is חָגַר (chagar, Strong's H2296), which also means to gird or to bind on. Usage: The verb ὑποζώννυμι is used to describe the action of girding up or fastening a garment, typically in preparation for work or movement. It conveys the idea of readiness and preparation, often implying a state of alertness or readiness for action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish culture, garments were often long and flowing, which could hinder movement. To gird up one's loins meant to tuck the long robe into a belt or girdle, allowing for greater freedom of movement. This action was symbolic of readiness and preparedness, whether for travel, work, or battle. In a spiritual context, it often signifies mental and spiritual readiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and zónnumi Definition to undergird NASB Translation undergirding (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5269: ὑποζώννυμιὑποζώννυμι; from Herodotus down; to under-gird: τό πλοῖον to bind a ship together laterally with ὑποζωματα (Plato, de rep. 10, p. 616 c.), i. e. with girths or cables, to enable it to survive the force of waves and tempest, Acts 27:17 (where see Overbeck (or Hackett; especially Smith, Voyage and Shipwreck, etc., pp. 107ff, 204ff. (cf. βοήθεια))). (Polybius 27, 3, 3.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance undergird, braceFrom hupo and zonnumi; to gird under, i.e. Frap (a vessel with cables across the keel, sides and deck) -- undergirt. see GREEK hupo see GREEK zonnumi Forms and Transliterations υποζωννυντες υποζωννύντες ὑποζωννύντες υποθέματα υπόκαιε υποκαιόμενον υποκαιομένους υποκαλύψεις hypozonnyntes hypozonnýntes hypozōnnyntes hypozōnnýntes upozonnuntes upozōnnuntesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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