Lexical Definition
γναφεύς gnapheús (gnaf-yuce') one who bleaches G:N-M
by variation for a derivative from
fuller.
- a cloth-dresser
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κναφέωσ | fuller | LXX.Isa.7.3 • LXX.Isa.36.2 |
| γναφεὺσ | a launderer | Mark.9.3 |
| γναφέωσ | fuller | LXX.2Kgs.18.17 |
Abbott-Smith
γναφεύς, -έως, ὁ, Ion. and κοινή form of Att. κναφεύς (< κνάπτω, to card wool), [in LXX for כָּבַס, IV Ki 18:17, Is 7:3 36:2*;]
a fuller, cloth-dresser: Mk 9:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 18:17 |
| Isaiah | 7:3 · 36:2 |
| Mark | 9:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
γναφεύς-εύς, έως, ὁ,
fuller, cloth-carder or dresser, [Refs 6th c.BC+]; γνᾰφ-, [Refs 5th c.BC+], and usually in later Gr., [Refs 3rd c.BC+], etc.; but κναφεύς [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II γναφεύς, kind of fish, [Refs 1st c.BC+]