Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπίβλημα”
Understanding epíblēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
piece. - a patch
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπίβλημα
Phoneticep-ib'-lay-mah
Transliterationepíblēma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
piece. - a patch
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:16 | “No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.” Word: ἐπίβλημα (epíblēma) | |
| Mark 2:21 | “No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.” Word: ἐπίβλημα (epíblēma) | |
| Luke 5:36 | “And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.” Word: ἐπίβλημα (epíblēma) |