The meaning of “χιτών”
Understanding chitṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign origin (כְּתֹנֶת) clothes, coat, garment. - a tunic or shirt
χιτών
of foreign origin (כְּתֹנֶת) clothes, coat, garment. - a tunic or shirt
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:10 | “Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.” Word: χιτών (chitṓn) | |
| Mark 14:63 | “Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?” Word: χιτών (chitṓn) | |
| Luke 6:29 | “And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.” Word: χιτών (chitṓn) | |
| John 19:23 | “Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.” Word: χιτών (chitṓn) | |
| Acts 9:39 | “Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.” Word: χιτών (chitṓn) |