ἔνδυσις
éndysis
G1745 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Act of putting on or being clothed; the process or condition of being dressed or clothed (especially with a garment). In broader usage, it can refer metaphorically to adopting a role, state, or condition by 'clothing oneself' in it. Primary meaning is the act of dressing or donning apparel, but can extend to figurative senses such as 'clothing oneself with virtues' or qualities, depending on context.
Semantic Range
putting on (clothing), clothing or apparel, act of dressing, assuming or adopting (a state or quality) metaphorically
Root / Etymology
From ἐνδύω (to clothe oneself, to put on clothing); the suffix -σις forms action or process nouns. Literally, 'the act of putting on (clothing)'.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The noun ἔνδυσις is rare in classical and Hellenistic Greek, with more common use of ἔνδυμα (garment) or the verbal forms of ἐνδύω. In the Septuagint and New Testament, the term is typically used in literal contexts (the act of dressing or putting on a garment), but also appears in metaphorical contexts where 'putting on' refers to adopting moral or spiritual qualities (e.g., 'putting on' righteousness). English translations often render it as 'putting on' or 'investiture,' but may miss the underlying metaphorical nuance. The related concept of 'putting on Christ' (Galatians 3:27, using the verb ἐνδύω) illustrates the broader metaphorical use in early Christian texts. The use of ἔνδυσις is distinct from that of ἔξοδος (departure, exit) or ἀποδύω (to undress, remove clothing). The development of metaphorical senses reflects broader patterns in Greek, where clothing verbs are frequently used for assuming roles or qualities.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἐνδύω; investment with clothing:--putting on.
Root Family
ἔνδυσις (endysis) — clothing, putting on, dressing, donning
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1745-01 |
ἐνδύσεως | enduseos | N GEN F SG |
of clothing | of the putting on | of clothing | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1745-01 |
1 Peter 3:3 | ἐνδύσεως | enduseos | N GEN F SG |
of clothing | of the putting on | of clothing |