Lexicon kraspedon: Fringe, tassel, hem, border Original Word: κράσπεδον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance border, fringe, tassel Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel -- border, hem. 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, Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the base of κρέμαμαι (kremamai), meaning "to hang."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew term is צִיצִת (tsiytsith), Strong's Hebrew 6734, which refers to the fringes or tassels commanded in Numbers 15:38-39 and Deuteronomy 22:12. These tassels were to be worn on the corners of garments as a reminder of the commandments and a symbol of the wearer's dedication to God. Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe the fringes or tassels on the garments worn by Jewish men, which were commanded by the Law of Moses as a reminder of the commandments (Numbers 15:38-39). Context: The term κράσπεδον appears in several New Testament passages, primarily in the Gospels, where it is associated with the fringes or tassels on the garments of Jesus and others. These tassels, known as tzitzit in Hebrew, were worn in obedience to the Mosaic Law, serving as a physical reminder to keep God's commandments. 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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