Greek · G4616, G2513 · unreviewed

σινδόνι καθαρᾷ

Linen · clean (literally or figuratively)

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σινδών G4616 linen
Pronunciation sindṓn
Fine linen cloth specifically for burial shrouds or garments, never for everyday wear.
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καθαρός G2513 clean (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciation katharós
Purity spanning physical cleanliness through ceremonial requirements to moral/spiritual integrity of heart and conscience.
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What does σινδόνι καθαρᾷ (sindoni kathara) mean in the Bible?

σινδών · καθαρός is a Greek word meaning "clean linen cloth".

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Meaning

clean linen cloth
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Feminine Matt 27:59 · Mark 15:46 · Luke 23:53
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Mark 14:51 · Mark 14:52 · Mark 15:46
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