Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ῥάκος”
Understanding rhákos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cloth. - a "rag," i.e. piece of cloth
G4470
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ῥάκος
Phonetichrak'-os
Transliterationrhákos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cloth. - a "rag," i.e. piece of cloth
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 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: ῥάκος (rhákos) | |
| 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: ῥάκος (rhákos) |