Greek Word Study
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...
G1463
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |