"also spelled ἀμφιέζω and ἀμφιέννυμι, to clothe, invest, Mt. 6:30; 11:8; Lk. 7:25*"
Definition and meaning
also spelled ἀμφιέζω and ἀμφιέννυμι, to clothe, invest, Mt. 6:30; 11:8; Lk. 7:25*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀμφιέννυμι
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of amphiennymi (G294) across the King James Bible.
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
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Common questions
Strong's G294 (amphiennymi) is a Greek word that means: also spelled ἀμφιέζω and ἀμφιέννυμι, to clothe, invest, Mt. 6:30; 11:8; Lk. 7:25* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word amphiennymi (G294) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G294 is amphiennymi, a Greek word defined as: also spelled ἀμφιέζω and ἀμφιέννυμι, to clothe, invest, Mt. 6:30; 11:8; Lk. 7:25*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
amphiennymi is a Greek word found in the New Testament.