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G1463

ἐγκομβόομαι

enkombóomai [eng-kom-bo'-om-ahee] Verb
Core meaningto clothe oneself

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1463

to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figuratively (the apron as being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference)

KJV usage: :--be clothed with.
Etymology: middle voice from and (to gird);
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. to put on a garment which is to be tied; in NT to put on, clothe one’s self with; met. 1 Pet. 5:5*

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