ὀθονίων
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 20:7 · Word #13
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 GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| 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 G3608-03
of linen wrappings
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GNP) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form denotes possession or association, rendered with "of." "Linen wrappings" reflects the diminutive sense of small strips or bandages made of linen, preserving the core funerary nuance. |
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