Lexicon emploké: Braiding, plaiting Original Word: ἐμπλοκή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance elaborate braiding of the hairFrom empleko; elaborate braiding of the hair -- plaiting. see GREEK empleko NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom emplekó Definition (elaborate) braiding (of the hair) NASB Translation braiding (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1708: ἐμπλοκήἐμπλοκή (see ἐν, III. 3), ἐμπλοκῆς, ἡ, (ἐμπλέκω), an interweaving, braiding, a knot: τριχῶν (Lachmann omits), an elaborate gathering of the hair into knots, Vulg.capillatura, (A. V. plaiting), 1 Peter 3:3 (κόμης, Strabo 17, p. 828). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐμπλέκω (emplekō), meaning "to entwine" or "to braid."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐμπλοκή in the Old Testament, as the concept of braided hair as a form of adornment is more explicitly addressed in the New Testament Greco-Roman context. However, related themes of modesty and inner beauty can be found in various Old Testament passages, such as Proverbs 31:30, which speaks to the value of a woman who fears the Lord over physical charm or beauty. Usage: The word ἐμπλοκή appears in the New Testament in the context of describing the adornment of women, specifically referring to braided hair. It is used to convey the idea of elaborate hairstyles as part of external adornment. Context: The term ἐμπλοκή is found in 1 Peter 3:3, where the apostle Peter advises Christian women on the nature of true beauty. The verse reads: "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes." (BSB) Here, ἐμπλοκή is used to describe the practice of braiding hair, which was a common form of adornment in the Greco-Roman world. The cultural context of the time placed significant emphasis on external appearance, and elaborate hairstyles were often a symbol of wealth and social status. Forms and Transliterations εμπλοκης εμπλοκής ἐμπλοκῆς εμπλόκια εμπλόκιον εμπλοκίου εμπνεύσεως emplokes emplokês emplokēs emplokē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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