ΧΛΑΜΥΔΟΣ, χλαμυδος
CHLAMYDOS, chlamydos
Sounds Like: khla-MY-doss
Translations: (of) a cloak, (of) a mantle, (of) a robe
From the root: ΧΛΑΜΥΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a cloak or mantle, typically a short, military cloak worn by soldiers or officials. It was often a distinctive garment, sometimes purple, indicating rank or status. In the provided context, it is used to describe someone grabbing another person's cloak.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5511 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 12:35
From the same root
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