Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐσθής”
Understanding esthḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparel, clothing, raiment, robe. - dress
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐσθής
Phonetices-thace'
Transliterationesthḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparel, clothing, raiment, robe. - dress
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:11 | “And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.” Word: ἐσθής (esthḗs) | |
| Acts 10:30 | “And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,” Word: ἐσθής (esthḗs) | |
| James 2:3 | “And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:” Word: ἐσθής (esthḗs) |