Lexical Summary enduo: To put on, to clothe, to be dressed Original Word: ἐνδύω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance array, clothe with, endue, put on. From en and duno (in the sense of sinking into a garment); to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively) -- array, clothe (with), endue, have (put) on. see GREEK en see GREEK duno Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1746: ἐνδύωἐνδύω, see ἐνδύνω. Topical Lexicon ἐνδύω (endýō) – To Clothe, Put OnOverview of Biblical Usage The verb moves from the simple act of dressing the body to the profound reality of God clothing His people with righteousness, power, and immortality. Its 27 New Testament occurrences appear in narrative, parable, exhortation, and apocalyptic vision, allowing the theme of divine clothing to run from the ministry of John the Baptist (Mark 1:6) to the armies of heaven (Revelation 19:14). Literal Garments in Narrative 1. John the Baptist appears “clothed with camel’s hair” (Mark 1:6), signaling prophetic austerity. Covenantal and Priestly Echoes When Revelation shows angels “clothed in pure, bright linen” (Revelation 15:6), the scene recalls Levitical priests. The Lamb’s followers share in priestly purity, linking Old Testament temple service with the New Covenant priesthood of believers (1 Peter 2:5). Wedding Garment and Eschatological Readiness In the parable, a guest is found “without wedding clothes” (Matthew 22:11), exposing the peril of professing allegiance without possessing the righteousness God provides. The motif echoes Isaiah 61:10, “He has clothed me with garments of salvation,” and anticipates Revelation’s “fine linen, bright and pure” given to the Bride (Revelation 19:8). Union with Christ Galatians 3:27 anchors baptismal identity: “All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Here ἐνδύω portrays a once-for-all change of status—believers are wrapped in the merit, character, and life of Jesus. Romans 13:14 urges daily appropriation: “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” shaping conduct to match position. The New Self and Christian Virtue Ephesians 4:24 calls believers to “put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness,” while Colossians 3:12 lists compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience as garments. The imagery conveys that virtue is not self-generated but received and consciously worn. Armor of God and Spiritual Warfare “Put on the full armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11). ἐνδύω frames each piece—truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the word. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 combines faith and love as a breastplate with hope of salvation as a helmet. The clothing metaphor underscores preparedness and divine provision in the unseen battle. Empowerment by the Holy Spirit Jesus instructs the disciples to stay in Jerusalem “until you are clothed with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). Pentecost answers this promise, demonstrating that ministry effectiveness is not inherent but bestowed, covering human weakness with Spirit-given ability. Resurrection Hope Paul employs ἐνδύω four times in 1 Corinthians 15:53-54: “This perishable body must be clothed with the imperishable, and this mortal with immortality.” The future transformation of the body is pictured as donning a new garment, guaranteeing continuity of identity while securing freedom from decay. Heavenly Splendor in Revelation The exalted Christ is seen “clothed in a robe reaching down to His feet” (Revelation 1:13), affirming His priest-king status. The armies of heaven follow Him “clothed in fine linen, white and pure” (Revelation 19:14), a vision of ultimate victory and shared glory. Pastoral and Practical Implications • Worship: Recognizing believers stand before God already clothed in Christ fosters humble confidence. The thread of ἐνδύω weaves literal dress, covenant ceremony, ethical transformation, spiritual warfare, and eschatological glory into a single tapestry. Each occurrence invites the reader to trust the God who covers shame, equips for service, and will finally robe His people in unfading splendor. Forms and Transliterations ἐκδυσάμενοι ενδεδυκότα ενδεδυκότας ενδεδυκότι ενδεδυκότος ενδεδυκώς ενδεδυμενοι ενδεδυμένοι ἐνδεδυμένοι ενδεδυμενον ενδεδυμένον ἐνδεδυμένον ενδεδυμενος ενδεδυμένος ἐνδεδυμένος ενδεδυμένου ενδεδυμένους ενδεδυμένω ενδεδυμένων ενδύουσιν ενδύσαθαι ένδυσαι ενδυσαμενοι ενδυσάμενοι ἐνδυσάμενοι ενδυσαμενος ενδυσάμενος ἐνδυσάμενος ενδυσασθαι ενδύσασθαι ἐνδύσασθαι ενδυσασθε ενδύσασθε ἐνδύσασθε ενδυσάσθωσαν ενδυσατε ενδύσατε ἐνδύσατε ενδύσεις ενδύσεται ενδύση ενδυσησθε ενδύσησθε ἐνδύσησθε ενδυσηται ενδύσηται ἐνδύσηται ένδυσον ενδύσονται ενδύσουσιν ενδύσω ενδύσωμαι ενδυσωμεθα ενδυσώμεθα ἐνδυσώμεθα ενεδεδύκει ενεδεδύκειν ενεδυόμην ενέδυσά ενεδυσαν ενέδυσαν ἐνέδυσαν ενεδύσαντο ενέδυσας ενεδυσασθε ενεδύσασθε ἐνεδύσασθε ενεδυσατο ενεδύσατο ἐνεδύσατο ενέδυσε ενέδυσεν ενεδύσω ekdusamenoi ekdysamenoi ekdysámenoi endedumenoi endedumenon endedumenos endedymenoi endedyménoi endedymenon endedyménon endedymenos endedyménos endusamenoi endusamenos endusasthai endusasthe endusate endusesthe endusēsthe endusetai endusētai endusometha endusōmetha endysamenoi endysámenoi endysamenos endysámenos endysasthai endýsasthai endysasthe endýsasthe endysate endýsate endysesthe endysēsthe endýsesthe endýsēsthe endysetai endysētai endýsetai endýsētai endysometha endysōmetha endysṓmetha enedusan enedusasthe enedusato enedysan enédysan enedysasthe enedýsasthe enedysato enedýsatoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:25 V-ASM-2PGRK: ὑμῶν τί ἐνδύσησθε οὐχὶ ἡ NAS: [as to] what you will put on. Is not life KJV: body, what ye shall put on. Is not INT: of you what you should put on Is not the Matthew 22:11 V-RPM-AMS Matthew 27:31 V-AIA-3P Mark 1:6 V-RPM-NMS Mark 6:9 V-ANM Mark 15:20 V-AIA-3P Luke 8:27 V-AIM-3S Luke 12:22 V-ASM-2P Luke 15:22 V-AMA-2P Luke 24:49 V-ASM-2P Acts 12:21 V-APM-NMS Romans 13:12 V-ASM-1P Romans 13:14 V-AMM-2P 1 Corinthians 15:53 V-ANM 1 Corinthians 15:53 V-ANM 1 Corinthians 15:54 V-ASM-3S 1 Corinthians 15:54 V-ASM-3S Galatians 3:27 V-AIM-2P Ephesians 4:24 V-ANM Ephesians 6:11 V-AMM-2P Ephesians 6:14 V-APM-NMP Colossians 3:10 V-APM-NMP Colossians 3:12 V-AMM-2P 1 Thessalonians 5:8 V-APM-NMP Revelation 1:13 V-RPM-AMS Strong's Greek 1746 |
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