Strong’s G1463

ἐγκομβόομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

egkomboomai

Pronunciation

eng-kom-BOH-om-ahee

Definition

To clothe oneself, to put on

Meaning

I clothe myself (originally: I tie round in a knot).

Usage

The verb "egkomboomai" is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the act of clothing oneself with a particular attitude or virtue. It implies a deliberate and conscious effort to adopt a certain demeanor or characteristic, much like putting on a garment.

Bible references

1 Peter 5:5