What does emploke mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1708

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

braiding or plaiting of hair, 1 Pet. 3:3*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐμπλοκή

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with emploke

These are the most notable occurrences of emploke (G1708) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 3:3

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about emploke

What does emploke mean in Greek?

Strong's G1708 (emploke) is a Greek word that means: braiding or plaiting of hair, 1 Pet. 3:3* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does emploke appear in the Bible?

The word emploke (G1708) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1708?

Strong's G1708 is emploke, a Greek word defined as: braiding or plaiting of hair, 1 Pet. 3:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is emploke in the Old Testament or New Testament?

emploke is a Greek word found in the New Testament.