Greek · G1737 · unreviewed

ἐνδιδύσκω

To invest (with a garment)

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ἐνδιδύσκω G1737
Pronunciation endidýskō

What does ἐνδιδύσκω (endidýskō) mean in the Bible?

ἐνδιδύσκω (endidýskō) is a Greek word meaning "to invest (with a garment)". ἐνδιδύσκω [in LXX: 2Ki.

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Meaning

to invest (with a garment)
Extended definition

to put on: with dupl. accusative, Mrk.15:17 (ἐνδύουσι, Rec.). Mid., to put on oneself, be clothed in: with accusative of thing(s), Luk.16:19 (cf. MM, Exp., xii).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
ongoing 1 background 1
Tense
imperfect 1 present 1
Voice
middle 1 active 1
Mood
indicative 2

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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