egkomboomai <1463>
egkomboomai egkomboomai
| Pronunciation: | eng-kom-bo'-om-ahee |
| Origin: | middle voice from 1722 and komboo (to gird) |
| Reference: | TDNT - 2:339,196 |
| PrtSpch: | v |
| In Greek: | egkombwsasye 1 |
| In NET: | you clothe 1 |
| In AV: | be clothed with 1 |
| Count: | 1 |
| Definition: | 1) knot or band by which two things are fastened together, to fasten or gird one's self This was the white scarf or apron of slaves, which was fastened to the belt of the vest and distinguished slaves from freemen, hence in 1Pe 5:5, "gird yourselves with humility as your servile garb" means by putting on humility, show your subjection one to another. Also, this refers to the overalls which slaves wore to keep clean while working, an exceedingly humble garment. middle voice from 1722 and komboo (to gird); to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figuratively (the apron as being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference):-be clothed with. see GREEK for 1722 |
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