ΧΛΑΜΥΣ, χλαμυς
CHLAMYS, chlamys
Sounds Like: KHLA-moos
Translations: cloak, a cloak, robe, a robe, mantle, a mantle
From the root: ΧΛΑΜΥΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: A chlamys was a short, military cloak, often worn by soldiers, officials, or kings. It was typically fastened at the shoulder and could be worn over other garments. It served both as protection from the elements and as a symbol of status or office.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5511 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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