Lexical Definition
ἐγκομβόομαι enkombóomai (eng-kom-bo'-om-ahee) to clothe oneself G:V
middle voice from ἐν and
be clothed with.
- to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figuratively (the apron as being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference)
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐγκομβώσασθε | do gird on | 1Pet.5.5 |
Abbott-Smith
*† ἐγ-κομβόομαι, -οῦμαι (< κόμβος, a knot, whence ἐγκόμβωμα, a garment tied on over others, used especially of a frock or apron worn by slaves),
to put on oneself, as a garment, gird on: ἀλλήλοις τ. ταπεινοφροσύνην (as for service, RV, cf. Thayer, s.v., but cf. also ICC, in l.), I Pe 5:5.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Peter | 5:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐγκομβόομαι-όομαι,
middle, (κόμβος) bind a thing on oneself, wear it constantly, [NT+4th c.BC+]
__II passive, ={δέομαι},{ἐνειλοῦμαι} [Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Pet.5.5