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The meaning of περίθεσις

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

Definition

wearing. - a putting all around, i.e. decorating oneself with

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περίθεσις

Phoneticper-ith'-es-is
Transliterationperíthesis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wearing. - a putting all around, i.e. decorating oneself with

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Peter 3:3

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Word: περίθεσις (períthesis)

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