G1463

ἐγκομβόομαι 

Transliteration

egkomboomai;

Pronunciation

eng-kom-bo'-om-ahee

Parts of Speech

v

Root Word (Etymology)

middle voice from 1722 and komboo (to gird)

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 2:339

KJV Translation Count — 1x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: be clothed with (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. knot or band by which two things are fastened together, to fasten or gird one's self
This was the white scarf or apron of slaves, which was fastened to the belt of the vest and distinguished slaves from freemen, hence in 1 Peter 5:5, "gird yourselves with humility as your servile garb" means by putting on humility, show your subjection one to another. Also, this refers to the overalls which slaves wore to keep clean while working, an exceedingly humble garment.

Strong's Definitions

eng-kom-bo'-om-ahee; middle from (1722) (ἐν) and κομβόω (to gird); to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figurative (the apron being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference): — be clothed with.

Concordance Results Using KJV

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you G1463 subject one to another, and G1463 G1463 G1463 humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

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