Greek · G2899, G2440 · unreviewed

κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου

Edge · a dress (inner or outer)

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κράσπεδον G2899 edge
Pronunciation kráspedon
Ritual fringe or tassel on garment hem, worn as visible sign of religious devotion and law-keeping.
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ἱμάτιον G2440 a dress (inner or outer)
Pronunciation himátion
Outer garment worn over the tunic; distinguishable from the inner χιτών in biblical dress terminology.
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What does κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου (kraspedou tou himatiou) mean in the Bible?

κράσπεδον · ἱμάτιον is a Greek word meaning "fringe, edge, tassel of garment".

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Meaning

fringe, edge, tassel of garment
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Matt 9:20 · Matt 14:36 · Mark 6:56 · Luke 8:44
Accusative · Plural · Neuter Matt 23:5
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