Lexical Definition
κειρία keiría (ki-ree'-ah) graveclothes G:N-F
of uncertain affinity
graveclothes.
- a swathe, i.e. winding-sheet
Usage: 1 form in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κειρίαισ | In trimming | LXX.Prov.7.16 |
| with linen strips | John.11.44 |
Abbott-Smith
κειρία, -ας, ἡ, [in LXX: Pr 7:16 (מַרְבַּדִּים)*;] a vernacular word,
1. a bed-cord (Aristoph., AV., 816;Pr 7:16.).
2. In pl., swathings (cf. Field, Notes, 96 f.): Jo 11:44.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 7:16 |
| John | 11:44 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κειρία, ἡ,
girth of a bedstead, [LXX+5th c.BC+]
__II swathing-band, bandage, written κηρία, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; καιρία (which see); κιρία, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; grave-clothes, in form κειρίαι (variant{κηρίαι}) [NT]
__III κηρίαι, tapeworms, [κειρίαι 2nd c.AD: Galenus Medicus 14.755. ">Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Prov.7.16 ☩ John.11.44