The meaning of “ἱματισμός”
Understanding himatismós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparel (X -led), array, raiment, vesture. - clothing
ἱματισμός
apparel (X -led), array, raiment, vesture. - clothing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:35 | “And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.” Word: ἱματισμός (himatismós) | |
| Luke 9:29 | “And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.” Word: ἱματισμός (himatismós) | |
| John 19:24 | “They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.” Word: ἱματισμός (himatismós) | |
| Acts 20:33 | “I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.” Word: ἱματισμός (himatismós) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:9 | “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;” Word: ἱματισμός (himatismós) |