Strong's Lexicon dermatinos: Made of leather Original Word: δερμάτινος Word Origin: Derived from δέρμα (derma), meaning "skin" or "hide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with leather is עוֹר (or), Strong's Hebrew #5785, which also means "skin" or "hide." Usage: The term "dermatinos" is used to describe something that is made of leather. In the context of the New Testament, it specifically refers to leather materials, such as clothing or accessories. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, leather was a common material used for various purposes, including clothing, footwear, and containers. Leather was valued for its durability and flexibility. In biblical times, leather was often used by travelers and shepherds, as it provided protection and comfort. The use of leather garments or accessories could also signify a rugged or ascetic lifestyle, as seen in the attire of John the Baptist. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom derma Definition made of skin, leathern NASB Translation leather (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1193: δερμάτινοςδερμάτινος, δερματινη, δερμάτινον (δέρμα), made of skin, leather (Vulg.pelliceus): Matthew 3:4; Mark 1:6; cf. 2 Kings 1:8. (Homer, Herodotus, Plato, Strabo, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leathern, of a skin. From derma; made of hide -- leathern, of a skin. see GREEK derma Forms and Transliterations δερματίνη δερματινην δερματίνην δερμάτινον δερματίνου δερματίνους δερματίνω δερρεί δέρρεις δέρρεσι δέρρεων δέρρεών δέρρεως δέρριν dermatinen dermatinēn dermatínen dermatínēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:4 Adj-AFSGRK: καὶ ζώνην δερματίνην περὶ τὴν NAS: hair and a leather belt KJV: hair, and a leathern girdle about INT: and a belt of leather about the Mark 1:6 Adj-AFS |