Strong's Lexicon

G1903

G1903 — ἐπενδύτης

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekependutesnounOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1903
Word:ἐπενδύτης
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:from G1902
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:ependutes
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:ep-en-doo'-tace
Meaning:1. a wrapper, i.e. outer garment
KJV Renderings:fisher's coat

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἐπενδύτης, ἐπενδυτου, (ἐπενδύνω or ἐπενδύω, which see (cf. Winers Grammar, 25; 94 (90))), an upper garment (Tertulliansuperindumentum): Joh 21:7, where it seems to denote a kind of linen blouse or frock which fishermen used to wear at their work. (Sophocles fragment 391 Dindorf ((248 Ahrens): Pollux 7, 45, p. 717); the Sept. twice (thrice) for îÀòÄéì, 1Sa 18:4 (Alex.); 2Sa 13:18; (add Lev 8:7 Alex.).)

Englishman's Greek Concordance

ἐπενδύτης (fisher's coat)

John 21:7

KJV: Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter It is the Lord Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord he girt fisher’s coat for he was naked and did cast himself into the sea
GK: λέγει ούν ο μαθητής εκείνος ον ηγάπα ο Ιησούς τω Πέτρω ο κύριός εστι Σίμων ουν Πέτρος ακούσας ότι ο κύριός εστι τον επενδύτην διεζώσατο ην γαρ γυμνός και έβαλεν εαυτόν εις την θάλασσαν
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