Strong’s G3374

μηλωτή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

mélóté

Pronunciation

may-lo-TAY

Definition

Sheepskin, fleece

Meaning

a sheep's (sometimes pig's) hide, sheepskin.

Usage

The term "mélóté" refers to a garment made of sheepskin or fleece. In biblical times, such garments were often worn by prophets or those living in austere conditions, symbolizing humility, simplicity, and sometimes prophetic authority.

Bible references

Hebrews 11:37