Lexical Definition

‎ἐπίβλημα‎ epíblēma (ep-ib'-lay-mah) patch ^G:N-N
from ‎ἐπιβάλλω‎

piece.

• a patch

Abbott-Smith

ἐπί-βλημα, -τος, τό [in LXX: Is 3:22 * ;]
1. that which is thrown over, a cover.
2. a tapestry, hanging (Is, l.c.).
3. that which is put on;
(a) embroidery;
(b) a patch: Mt 9:16, Mk 2:21, Lk 5:36.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

ἐπίβλημα-βλημα, ατος, τό,

that which is thrown over, covering, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; coverlet, bedspread, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; head-covering, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

__2. tapestry, hangings, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II. that which is put on, piece of embroidery, [Refs], 22.1514.31; mantle, [LXX]
__II.2. patch, NT.Matt.9.16, etc.
__II.3. outer bandage, Paul. Aeg.6.92.

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Isa.3.22 ☩ Matt.9.16}