Strong's Lexicon arraphos: Seamless Original Word: ἄρραφος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "a-" (not) and "rhapto" (to sew), meaning "not sewn" or "seamless." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "arraphos," the concept of seamlessness can be related to the Hebrew word "תָּם" (tam), meaning complete or whole, often used to describe integrity or perfection. Usage: The term "arraphos" is used to describe something that is woven in one piece without seams. In the New Testament, it specifically refers to the seamless tunic of Jesus, highlighting its unique and valuable nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, garments were typically made by sewing together pieces of fabric. A seamless garment, woven in one piece, was rare and considered a sign of quality craftsmanship. Such garments were often more expensive and valued for their durability and aesthetic appeal. In Jewish culture, the high priest's robe was also seamless, symbolizing purity and holiness. 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. From 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 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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