Biblica Analytica
G1976 Greek

ἐπιρράπτω

epirraptō

to sew on

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to sew on
Transliteration
epirraptō
Strong's Number
G1976
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided data, the word "ἐπιρράπτω" (epirraptō) means "to sew on." It is a verb in the Greek language with a single occurrence in the Bible. The action of sewing on a garment likely involves attaching a patch or a piece of fabric to mend or reinforce a worn or damaged area. Given its limited usage, it is impossible to establish a broad range of application for this word. However, its presence in the Bible does suggest a practical and everyday interest in sewing or mending tasks. The significance of this word is primarily lexical, providing insight into the vocabulary and terminology used by the ancient Greeks in the context of daily activities. It offers a fleeting glimpse into the material world of ancient Greek life, revealing the importance of mending and repairing clothing.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1976
Lemma
ἐπιρράπτω
Transliteration
epirraptō
Definition
to sew on
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text