Lexical Summary huphantos: Woven Original Word: ὑφαντός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance woven. From huphaino to weave; woven, i.e. (perhaps) knitted -- woven. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom huphainó; a prim. verb (to weave) Definition woven NASB Translation woven (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5307: ὑφαντόςὑφαντός, ὑφαντη, ὑφαντόν (ὑφαίνω, which see), from Homer down; woven: John 19:23. (For אֹרֵג, Exodus 36:30 (Exodus 39:22); Exodus 36:35 (Exodus 39:27; for חֹשֵׁב, Exodus 26:31, etc.) Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 5307 appears once in the New Testament, describing the seamless tunic worn by Jesus at His crucifixion (John 19:23). The term draws attention to a garment woven in one piece, without seam or joint. This single detail, set amid the passion narrative, carries rich historical, theological, and pastoral significance. Biblical Occurrence John 19:23: “When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. Now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.” The evangelist pauses his account to note the manner of the tunic’s manufacture. In doing so, he links Christ’s passion to Psalm 22:18, underscores prophetic fulfillment, and offers an implicit contrast between earthly division and the spiritual unity Christ accomplishes. Historical Background of Woven Garments 1. Weaving in the Ancient World 2. Seamless Garments in Israel’s Worship The Seamless Tunic and Christological Significance 1. Royal and Priestly Echoes 2. Prophetic Fulfillment 3. Symbol of Unity Theological Implications 1. Integrity of Christ’s Person 2. Fulfillment of the Law Practical Application for Ministry 1. Preaching Christ-centered Prophecy 2. Fostering Church Unity 3. Modeling Integrity Related Biblical Motifs • Garments of Salvation: Isaiah 61:10 portrays clothing imagery to express redemption, prefiguring Christ’s righteous robe. Conclusion Though Strong’s Greek 5307 surfaces only once, its occurrence in John 19:23 opens a doorway into profound truths: the craftsmanship of God’s providence, the continuity between Old Covenant symbolism and New Covenant fulfillment, and the call to unity and integrity in the community of faith. Forms and Transliterations υπέστη υπέστησαν υποστή υποστήναι υποστήσεται υποστήσομαι υποστώσιν υφαντά υφαντόν υφαντος υφαντός ὑφαντὸς ύφασμα υφάσματι υφάσματος υφίστασο υφίσταται υφίστατο υψηλοκάρδιος hyphantos hyphantòs uphantosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |