GreekG1102
γναφεύς
gnapheys
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "γναφεύς" refers to a fuller, a person who cleans and processes cloth, particularly wool. It is used in contexts involving the preparation or treatment of fabric, as seen in Mark 9:3. The term originates from a verb meaning "to card wool."
a cloth-dresser
The Greek word gnapheys means "a cloth-dresser," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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