Strong's Lexicon plekó: to weave, to braid, to twist together Original Word: πλέκω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "πλέκω," the concept of weaving or braiding can be related to Hebrew words like "עָרַג" (arag - to weave) or "שָׂרִיג" (sarig - tendril, used metaphorically for weaving). Usage: The Greek verb "πλέκω" (plekó) primarily means to weave or braid, often referring to the intertwining of materials such as threads, branches, or other flexible elements. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of weaving or twisting together, particularly in the context of creating a crown or wreath. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, weaving was a common practice, essential for creating textiles and garments. The act of braiding or weaving was also symbolic, often associated with crafting wreaths or crowns for various purposes, including ceremonial, religious, or honorific uses. In the Roman context, a woven crown of thorns, as mentioned in the New Testament, was a form of mockery, imitating the laurel wreaths worn by emperors and victors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to plait NASB Translation twisted (1), twisting (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4120: πλέκωπλέκω: 1 aorist participle πλέξαντες; ((cf. Curtius, § 103; Vanicek, p. 519)); from Homer down; to plait, braid, weave together: πλέξαντες στέφανον, Matthew 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:2. (Compare: ἐμπλέκω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance braid, weave, plait. A primary word; to twine or braid -- plait. Forms and Transliterations πεπλεγμένα πλεκείς πλεξαντες πλέξαντες plexantes pléxantesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 27:29 V-APA-NMPGRK: καὶ πλέξαντες στέφανον ἐξ NAS: And after twisting together a crown KJV: And when they had platted a crown of INT: And having twisted together a crown of Mark 15:17 V-APA-NMP John 19:2 V-APA-NMP |
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