Lexicon arraphos: Seamless Original Word: ἄρραφος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without seam, of a single pieceFrom a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of the same as rhaphis; unsewed, i.e. Of a single piece -- without seam. see GREEK a see GREEK rhaphis NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for araphos, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 729: ἄραφοςἄραφος T Tr for ἄρραφος, which see STRONGS NT 729: ἄρραφοςἄρραφος, T Tr WH ἄραφος (cf. Winers Grammar, 48; Buttmann, 32 (29); (WHs Appendix, p. 163; Tdf. Proleg., p. 80; cf. Rho)), ἀρραφον (ῤάπτω to sew together), not sewed together, without a seam: John 19:23. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἄρραφος, as it specifically describes a type of garment construction not explicitly mentioned in the Old Testament. However, the concept of seamlessness or wholeness can be related to Hebrew words that convey completeness or perfection, such as תָּמִים (tamiym, Strong's Hebrew 8549), which means complete, whole, or perfect. Usage: The term ἄρραφος is used in the New Testament to describe a garment that is woven in one piece without seams. Context: The Greek word ἄρραφος appears in the New Testament in the context of describing the tunic of Jesus Christ. This garment is noted for its unique construction, being woven in one piece from top to bottom, without any seams. The seamless nature of the tunic is highlighted in the Gospel of John, where the soldiers, after crucifying Jesus, decide not to tear it but to cast lots for it, fulfilling the Scripture: "They divided My garments among them and cast lots for My clothing" (John 19:23-24, BSB). The seamless tunic is often interpreted as a symbol of Christ's unity and perfection, reflecting His divine nature and the indivisible nature of His priesthood. The garment's construction also signifies the wholeness and integrity of Christ's mission and ministry. Englishman's Concordance John 19:23 Adj-NMSGRK: ὁ χιτὼν ἄραφος ἐκ τῶν KJV: the coat was without seam, woven from INT: the tunic seamless from the |
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