Lexical Summary esthésis: Perception, discernment, understanding Original Word: ἐσθῆσις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance government. From a derivative of esthes; clothing (concretely) -- government. see GREEK esthes NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom estheó (to clothe) Definition clothing NASB Translation clothing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2067: ἔσθησιςἔσθησις (Rec.elz ἔσθησις), ἐσθησεως, ἡ (from ἐσθέω, and this from ἐσθής, which see), clothing, apparel: plural, Luke 24:4 R G; Acts 1:10 L T Tr WH; (cf. Philo, vit. Moys. iii. § 18; Eusebius, h. e. 2, 6, 7 and Heinichen's note). (Rare in secular writings (Aristotle, rhet. 2, 8, 14 variant); cf. Winer's Grammar, § 2, 1 c.) Topical Lexicon Overview ἐσθῆσις (garment, apparel) never appears in the Greek New Testament, yet its repeated use in the Septuagint frames much of the Bible’s theology of clothing. Whether describing Joseph’s ornate tunic, Aaron’s priestly vestments, or the white robes of the heavenly host, the word highlights the visible evidence of one’s status before God and humanity. Representative Septuagint Usage • Genesis 37:3–4 – the special tunic that incited Joseph’s brothers’ jealousy Symbol of Honor and Office Kings, priests, and prophets are commonly identified by distinctive apparel. Such clothing testifies to God-given authority (Esther 6:8-9; 2 Kings 2:13-14). In Roman culture the toga or military cloak served the same purpose, forming the backdrop for the soldiers’ mock coronation of Jesus in John 19:2. Indicator of Sin and Judgment Garments can expose moral failure. Isaiah 64:6 likens human righteousness to “filthy rags,” and Zechariah 3:3 shows sin-laden vestments removed by divine grace. Torn robes signify grief or repentance (Job 1:20; Joel 2:13). Metaphor of Salvation Isaiah 61:10: “He has clothed me with garments of salvation.” The exchange of filthy garments for clean ones prefigures Christ’s atonement and the believer’s imputed righteousness. Paul echoes the theme: “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 13:14). Christological Fulfillment At the Transfiguration, “His clothes became as white as light” (Matthew 17:2), previewing resurrection glory. Soldiers divide His garments at the cross (John 19:23-24), fulfilling Psalm 22:18 and underscoring that even His clothing is part of redemptive prophecy. Pauline and Petrine Development Though Paul mainly uses ἱμάτιον or ἔνδυμα, the concept remains: 1 Peter 5:5 extends it to humility in community life. Eschatological Consummation Revelation amplifies the imagery: Pastoral and Liturgical Implications 1. Baptismal robes symbolize the believer’s new identity. Conclusion Although ἐσθῆσις itself does not enter the New Testament text, its Septuagint presence illuminates a unifying biblical motif: humanity’s need to be clothed by God. From Adam’s first covering to the white robes of Revelation, Scripture consistently proclaims that only the attire granted by divine grace fits one to stand in the presence of the Holy One. Forms and Transliterations εσθήσεσινLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ἐρωτήσῃ — 1 Occ.ἐρωτήσετε — 1 Occ. Ἐρωτήσω — 5 Occ. ἐρωτήσωσιν — 1 Occ. ἐρώτησον — 1 Occ. ἐρωτῶ — 9 Occ. ἐρωτῶμεν — 3 Occ. ἐρωτῶν — 1 Occ. ἐρωτῶντες — 1 Occ. ἐρωτώντων — 1 Occ. ἐσθῆτα — 3 Occ. ἐσθῆτι — 4 Occ. ἤσθιον — 4 Occ. ἔσθητε — 1 Occ. ἐσθίῃ — 2 Occ. ἐσθίητε — 1 Occ. ἐσθίει — 10 Occ. ἐσθίειν — 6 Occ. ἐσθίετε — 6 Occ. ἐσθιέτω — 3 Occ. |
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