Strong's Lexicon plegma: Braid, plait, woven thing Original Word: πλέγμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πλέκω (pleko), meaning "to weave" or "to braid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "plegma," the concept of weaving and braiding can be related to Hebrew words like "שָׂרִיג" (sarig), meaning "twined" or "interwoven," often used in the context of vine branches or latticework. Usage: The term "plegma" refers to something that is woven or braided. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a physical object that has been intricately interwoven, such as a braid of hair or a woven fabric. The word emphasizes the complexity and interconnection of the individual strands or elements that make up the whole. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, braiding and weaving were common practices, especially in the context of clothing and hairstyles. Braids were often seen as a symbol of beauty and order, reflecting the skill and artistry of the weaver. In the Greco-Roman world, intricate hairstyles were a sign of social status and were often depicted in art and sculpture. The act of weaving or braiding was not only practical but also carried cultural significance, often associated with femininity and domestic life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom plekó Definition a braiding NASB Translation braided hair (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4117: πλέγμαπλέγμα, πλεγματος, τό (πλέκω), what is woven, plaited, or twisted together; a web, plait, braid: used thus of a net, Xenophon, Cyril 1, 6, 28; of a basket, Euripides, Plato; πλέγμα βιβλινον in which the infant Moses was laid, Josephus, Antiquities 2, 9, 4; by other writings in other senses. Braided hair (Vulg.crines torti, ringlets, curls): 1 Timothy 2:9 (cf. 1 Peter 3:3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance braided hairFrom pleko; a plait (of hair) -- broidered hair. see GREEK pleko Forms and Transliterations πλεγμασιν πλέγμασιν πλειστάκις plegmasin plégmasinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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