Strong's Lexicon kraspedon: Fringe, tassel, hem, border Original Word: κράσπεδον Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the base of κρεμάννυμι (kremannymi), meaning "to hang." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is צִיצִת (tsiytsith), Strong's Hebrew #6734, referring to the tassels or fringes on the corners of garments as prescribed in the Torah. Usage: The term "kraspedon" refers to the fringe or tassel of a garment. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the hem or border of a cloak or robe, particularly in the context of Jewish garments that included tassels as a reminder of the commandments. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, the wearing of tassels on the corners of garments was commanded in the Law of Moses (Numbers 15:38-39; Deuteronomy 22:12). These tassels, or tzitzit, served as a physical reminder to the Israelites to keep God's commandments. The practice was a significant aspect of Jewish identity and religious observance during the time of Jesus. HELPS Word-studies 2899 kráspedon – the hem (border, trim) of a garment. 2899 (kráspedon) refers to the embroidered border of a garment, especially with conspicuously large tassels. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a border, tassel NASB Translation fringe (4), tassels (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2899: κράσπεδονκράσπεδον, κρασπέδου, τό, in classical Greek the extremity or prominent part. of a thing, edge, skirt, margin; the fringe of a garment; in the N. T. for Hebrew צִיצִית, i. e. a little appendage hanging down from the edge of the mantle or cloak, made of twisted wool; a tassel, tuft: Matthew 9:20; Matthew 14:36; Matthew 23:5; Mark 6:56; Luke 8:44. The Jews had such appendages attached to their mantles to remind them of the law, according to Numbers 15:37f. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Saum; (B. D. under the phrase, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance border, fringe, tassel Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel -- border, hem. Forms and Transliterations κρασπεδα κράσπεδα κρασπέδοις κρασπεδου κρασπέδου κρασπέδων kraspeda kráspeda kraspedou kraspédouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:20 N-GNSGRK: ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου NAS: Him and touched the fringe of His cloak; KJV: [him], and touched the hem of his INT: touched the fringe of the clothing Matthew 14:36 N-GNS Matthew 23:5 N-ANP Mark 6:56 N-GNS Luke 8:44 N-GNS Strong's Greek 2899 |
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