Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1915
ἐπίβλημα
epiblēma · “patch”
Used 4 times across 3 books
Definition
ἐπί-βλημα, -τος, τό
[in LXX: Isa.3:22 * ;]
1. that which is thrown over, a cover.
2. a tapestry, hanging (Is, l.with).
3. that which is put on;
(a) embroidery;
(b) a patch: Mat.9:16, Mrk.2:21, Luk.5:36.†
[in LXX: Isa.3:22 * ;]
1. that which is thrown over, a cover.
2. a tapestry, hanging (Is, l.with).
3. that which is put on;
(a) embroidery;
(b) a patch: Mat.9:16, Mrk.2:21, Luk.5:36.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Mark1
Luke2
In the text
Matthew 9:16No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.Mark 2:21No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.Luke 5:36And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
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