G1463Greekἐgkombōsasthe

ἐγκομβώσασθε

to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e., figuratively (the apron as being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference)

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Detailed Definition

  • 1knot or band by which two things are fastened together, to fasten or gird one's self this was the white scarf or apron of slaves, which was fastened to the belt of the vest and distinguished slaves from freemen, hence in

Etymology & Derivation

middle voice from g1722 and ?????? (to gird)

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