Strong's Lexicon stolé: Robe, Garment, Attire Original Word: στολή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "στέλλω" (stellō), meaning "to set" or "to arrange." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "stolé" is "מְעִיל" (me'il), which also refers to a robe or outer garment, as seen in passages like 1 Samuel 2:19 and Isaiah 61:10. Usage: In the New Testament, "stolé" refers to a long, flowing robe or garment, often associated with dignity, honor, or special status. It is used to describe clothing that signifies authority, celebration, or religious significance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish culture, clothing was a significant indicator of one's social status, profession, or role. The "stolé" was typically worn by individuals of high rank, such as priests, royalty, or those attending special occasions. It symbolized respectability and was often made of fine materials. HELPS Word-studies 4749 stolḗ – a long, flowing robe worn by the elite (people of high station, wealth). "4749 (stolḗ) is a long robe, worn by the upper classes in the east" (Souter), "especially flowing raiment, a festal robe" (A-S). ["Milligan also finds in the papyri that robes are the expression of character" (Vincent, ala WP).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stelló Definition equipment, apparel NASB Translation long robes (2), robe (3), robes (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4749: στολήστολή, στολῆς, ἡ (στέλλω (which see) to prepare, equip, 2 perfect 1. an equipment (Aeschylus). 2. an equipment in clothes, clothing; specifically, a loose outer garment for men which extended to the feet (cf. English stole (Dict. of Chris. Antiq. under the word)), worn by kings (Jonah 3:6), priests, and persons of rank: Mark 12:38; Mark 16:5; Luke 15:22; Luke 20:46; Revelation 6:11; Revelation 7:9, 13 (14{a},14{b} Rec.; Revelation 22:14 L T Tr WH). (Tragg., Xenophon, Plato, and following; the Sept. chiefly for בֶּגֶד.) (Cf. Trench, § l.) From stello; equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity) -- long clothing (garment), (long) robe. see GREEK stello Englishman's Concordance Mark 12:38 N-DFPGRK: θελόντων ἐν στολαῖς περιπατεῖν καὶ NAS: to walk around in long robes, and [like] respectful greetings KJV: in long clothing, and INT: like in robes to walk about and Mark 16:5 N-AFS Luke 15:22 N-AFS Luke 20:46 N-DFP Revelation 6:11 N-NFS Revelation 7:9 N-AFP Revelation 7:13 N-AFP Revelation 7:14 N-AFP Revelation 22:14 N-AFP Strong's Greek 4749 |
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