Strong's Lexicon agnaphos: Unshrunk, unprocessed, raw Original Word: ἄγναφος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a-, meaning "not") and "γναφός" (gnaphos, meaning "fuller" or "cloth dresser"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "agnaphos," the concept of new versus old can be seen in various Hebrew terms related to garments and renewal, such as "חָדָשׁ" (chadash, meaning "new"). Usage: The term "agnaphos" refers to cloth that has not been processed or treated, specifically unshrunk or raw fabric. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe something that is new and unaltered, often in contrast to something old or worn. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, cloth processing was an important trade. Fullers were responsible for cleaning, shrinking, and preparing cloth for use. Unshrunk cloth, or "agnaphos," would be raw and untreated, making it unsuitable for certain uses until it had been processed. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who understood the practical implications of using unshrunk cloth in everyday life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and the same as gnapheus Definition uncarded, undressed NASB Translation unshrunk (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 46: ἄγναφοςἄγναφος, , ὁ, ἡ (γνάπτω to dress or full cloth, cf. ἄρραφος), unmilled, unfulled, undressed: Matthew 9:16; Mark 2:21. (Cf. Moeris under the word ἄκναπτον; Thomas Magister, p. 12, 14.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unshrunken, newFrom a (as a negative particle) and the same as gnapheus; properly, unfulled, i.e. (by implication) new (cloth) -- new. see GREEK a see GREEK gnapheus Forms and Transliterations αγναφου αγνάφου ἀγνάφου agnaphou agnáphouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:16 Adj-GNSGRK: ἐπίβλημα ῥάκους ἀγνάφου ἐπὶ ἱματίῳ NAS: a patch of unshrunk cloth KJV: putteth a piece of new cloth unto INT: a piece of cloth unshrunk on clothing Mark 2:21 Adj-GNS |
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