Greek · G4470 · unreviewed

ῥάκος

A cloth

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ῥάκος G4470
Pronunciation rhákos

What does ῥάκος (rhákos) mean in the Bible?

ῥάκος (rhákos) is a Greek word meaning "a cloth". ῥάκος, -ους, τό [in LXX: Isa.

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Meaning

a cloth
Extended definition

Specifically a worn, tattered cloth or rag rather than intact fabric; emphasizes deterioration.

1a ragged garment (Hom.).
2a rag, remnant, piece of cloth: Mat.9:16, Mrk.2:21.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Matt 9:16 · Mark 2:21
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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