ὀθόνια
othónion
linen cloths
A small piece or strip of linen cloth, typically used for wrapping, swathing, or binding, particularly in funerary or medical contexts. In the New Testament, especially refers to the strips of linen or cloths used to wrap a corpse for burial. The term can also be used more generically for fine linen garments or cloths in other contexts, but the primary sense is that of small linen wrappings or bandages.
John 20:6 · Word #16
Lexicon G3608
| Lemma | ὀθόνιον |
| Transliteration | othónion |
| Strong's | G3608 |
| Definition | A small piece or strip of linen cloth, typically used for wrapping, swathing, or binding, particularly in funerary or medical contexts. In the New Testament, especially refers to the strips of linen or cloths used to wrap a corpse for burial. The term can also be used more generically for fine linen garments or cloths in other contexts, but the primary sense is that of small linen wrappings or bandages. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | linen cloths |
| Literal | linen-cloths |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὀθόνιον |
| Strong's | G3608 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3608-01
linen wrappings
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP); direct-object form, plural items. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the diminutive sense of small linen cloths used for wrapping or binding. The accusative neuter plural form is conveyed by the English plural "wrappings," preserving number without adding contextual interpretation. |
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