Strong’s G4676

σουδάριον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

soudarion

Pronunciation

soo-dar'-ee-on

Definition

Handkerchief, face cloth, napkin

Meaning

a handkerchief, napkin.

Usage

The term "soudarion" refers to a cloth used for wiping sweat from the face, a handkerchief, or a napkin. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a cloth associated with burial practices, specifically the face cloth used to cover the head of a deceased person.

Bible references

Luke 19:20;John 11:44;John 20:7;Acts 19:12