What does plegma mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4117

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

anything plaited or intertwined; a braid of hair, 1 Tim. 2:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: πλέγμα

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with plegma

These are the most notable occurrences of plegma (G4117) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 2:9

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about plegma

What does plegma mean in Greek?

Strong's G4117 (plegma) is a Greek word that means: anything plaited or intertwined; a braid of hair, 1 Tim. 2:9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does plegma appear in the Bible?

The word plegma (G4117) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4117?

Strong's G4117 is plegma, a Greek word defined as: anything plaited or intertwined; a braid of hair, 1 Tim. 2:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is plegma in the Old Testament or New Testament?

plegma is a Greek word found in the New Testament.