ΧΙΤΩΝΙΣΚΟΥΣ, χιτωνισκους
CHITŌNISKOUS, chitōniskous
Sounds Like: khee-toh-NIS-koos
Translations: tunic, a tunic, undergarment, an undergarment, short tunic, a short tunic
From the root: ΧΙΤΩΝΙΣΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a short tunic or undergarment, typically worn next to the skin. It is a diminutive form of the word 'χιτών' (chiton), meaning a longer tunic. It is used here in the accusative plural, indicating that multiple short tunics are being referred to as direct objects.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5509 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Seven — 2:9
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