ἀμφιέννυμι
amphiennumi
to clothe
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀμφιέννυμι (amphiennumi) is a verb that means "to clothe." Its primary function is to describe the act of putting on clothing. This verb isIsraeli in the Bible three times, indicating its relatively limited usage in the New Testament. The significance of ἀμφιέννυμι lies in its connection to the physical and symbolic aspects of clothing. In the biblical context, clothing often represents identity, status, and spiritual condition. When used in relation to spiritual garments, ἀμφιέννυμι may imply a transformation or renewal of one's spiritual state.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith?
Matthew 11:8But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
Luke 7:25But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.