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The meaning of ἐγκομβόομαι

Understanding enkombóomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

middle voice from ἐν and (to gird) be clothed with. - to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figuratively (the apron as b...

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ἐγκομβόομαι

Phoneticeng-kom-bo'-om-ahee
Transliterationenkombóomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

middle voice from ἐν and (to gird) be clothed with. - to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figuratively (the apron as being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Peter 5:5

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

Word: ἐγκομβόομαι (enkombóomai)

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