Lexical Summary himatismos: Clothing, apparel, raiment Original Word: ἱματισμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance apparel, raiment, vesture. From himatizo; clothing -- apparel (X -led), array, raiment, vesture. see GREEK himatizo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom himatizó Definition clothing NASB Translation clothed (1), clothes (1), clothing (2), garments (1). Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 2441 (ἱματισμός) designates clothing in general, whether common, costly, or symbolic. Scripture employs the term to depict social status, moral instruction, redemptive prophecy, and apostolic ethics. Old Testament Background Although ἱματισμός itself is New Testament Greek, the concept is rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures where garments convey covering (Genesis 3:21), covenant identity (Exodus 28:2–3), and prophetic symbolism (Isaiah 61:10). These themes prepare the reader to see clothing as more than fabric; it reflects spiritual realities and covenantal relationship. New Testament Usage 1. Luke 7:25 highlights worldly luxury: “Indeed, those who wear elegant clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.” ἱματισμός marks social stratification and the peril of misplaced admiration. Christological Significance At the Transfiguration, radiant ἱματισμός reveals the divine nature veiled in flesh. At Calvary, stripped ἱματισμός manifests the Suffering Servant bearing shame. Together they testify that the same Jesus who shone in glory also hung in naked humiliation, securing believers’ “white robes” of righteousness (Revelation 7:14). Ethical and Pastoral Implications • Modesty: 1 Timothy 2:9–10 guides believers toward inward piety over outward display. Missional Application Supplying clothing to the poor communicates tangible love and preaches the gospel of a Savior who clothed the naked and was Himself stripped for sinners. Churches that collect garments for relief work enact the theology embedded in ἱματισμός. Historical-Cultural Notes First-century garments often comprised an inner tunic and outer cloak. Quality fabric, dye, and ornamentation signaled rank. Soldiers gambled for Jesus’ seamless tunic because such craftsmanship was rare and valuable. Fine clothing was typically linen or imported wool, whereas the poor wore coarse, undyed garments. Related Greek Terms • ἱμάτιον (2440) – individual outer garment; source noun. Theological Reflection From Eden’s first coverings to Revelation’s wedding garments, Scripture portrays clothing as a witness to grace. ἱματισμός in the Gospels and Epistles bridges material and spiritual arenas, urging believers to reject vanity, pursue holiness, and await the day when “the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready” (Revelation 19:7). Forms and Transliterations ιματισμον ιματισμόν ἱματισμόν ιματισμος ιματισμός ἱματισμὸς ιματισμου ιματισμού ἱματισμοῦ ιματισμω ιματισμώ ἱματισμῷ himatismo himatismō himatismôi himatismō̂i himatismon himatismón himatismos himatismòs himatismou himatismoû imatismo imatismō imatismon imatismos imatismouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 27:35 Noun-AMSGRK: ἐπὶ τὸν ἱματισμόν μου ἔβαλον KJV: upon my vesture did they cast lots. INT: for the clothing of me they cast Luke 7:25 N-DMS Luke 9:29 N-NMS John 19:24 N-AMS Acts 20:33 N-GMS 1 Timothy 2:9 N-DMS Strong's Greek 2441 |
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