Lexical Definition
σινδών sindṓn (sin-done') linen G:N-F
of uncertain (perhaps foreign) origin
(fine) linen (cloth).
- byssos, i.e. bleached linen (the cloth or a garment of it)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σινδόνι | a linen cloth | Matt.27.59 |
| in a linen cloth | Luke.23.53 | |
| linen cloth | Mark.15.46 | |
| σινδόνασ | fine linen | LXX.Prov.31.24 |
| of fine linen | LXX.Judg.14.12 • LXX.Judg.14.13 | |
| σινδόνα | a linen cloth | Mark.14.51 • Mark.15.46 |
| linen cloth | Mark.14.52 |
Abbott-Smith
σινδών, -όνος, ἡ [in LXX: Jg 14:12, 13A, Pr 31:24 (סָדִין), I Mac 10:64 A * ;]
fine linen cloth;
(a) as used for swathing dead bodies (cf. Hdt., ii, 86): Mt 27:59, Mk 15:46, Lk 23:53;
(b) a garment or wrap of this material (cf. ICC, Jg, l.c.): Mk 14:51, 52.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 14:12 |
| Proverbs | 31:24 |
| Matthew | 27:59 |
| Mark | 14:51 · 15:46 |
| Luke | 23:53 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σινδών, όνος, ἡ
(ὁ, [Refs 4th c.BC+], fine cloth, usually linen, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σ. βυσσίνης τελαμῶνες, used for mummies, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of surgeons' bandages, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 anything made of such cloth, garment of linen (sometimes muslin), [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἐν εὐτελεῖ σ. [Refs 1st c.AD+]; napkin, [Refs 4th c.AD+]; ship's sail, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; flag, standard, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; cloth or sheet, σ. καθαρά [Refs 4th c.AD+] (so of a winding-sheet, [NT]sheets, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐντὸς σινδόνος within the veil, esoteric, [Refs 4th c.AD+]; ἔξω σ. exoteric, [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.27.59