σουδάριον
soudarion (G4676)
handkerchief
AI Word Study
The Greek word "σούδαριον" (soudarion) is a noun that refers to a handkerchief. It is used four times in the Bible, indicating its significance in ancient Greek culture. In this context, a handkerchief was not just a personal item for wiping one's nose, but it also held symbolic value. The fact that soudarion is classified under the semantic domain of "Royalty & Authority" suggests that it may have been used in a ceremonial or official capacity. This could imply that the handkerchief was not just a practical item, but also a symbol of status or power. The limited number of occurrences in the Bible (four times) suggests that soudarion was not a commonly used word in everyday conversation. Its presence in the text, however, highlights its importance in the cultural and social context of the time.
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Another came, saying, ‘Lord, behold, your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief,
He who was dead came out, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Free him, and let him go.”
and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.
so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were carried away from his body to the sick, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.