Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
one who bleaches
Usage: γναφεύς, -έως, ὁ, Ion. and κοινή form of Att. κναφεύς (κνάπτω, to card wool), [in LXX for כָּבַס, 4Ki.18:17, Isa.7:3 36:2 * ;] a fuller, cloth-dresser: Mrk.9:3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1102
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G1102 Quick Answer
Strong's G1102 γναφεύς (gnapheus) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gnapheus (gnaf-yuce') n. 1. a cloth-dresser [by variation for a derivative from knapto "to tease cloth"] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include fuller. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- gnapheus (gnaf-yuce') n. 1. a cloth-dresser [by variation for a derivative from knapto "to tease cloth"]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- fuller
Meaning and Definition
gnapheus (gnaf-yuce') n. 1. a cloth-dresser [by variation for a derivative from knapto "to tease cloth"] KJV: fuller
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1102. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1102 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gnapheus, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
fuller
Mark 9:3
How Strong's G1102 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1102 (γναφεύς) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Kingdoms 18:17 — γναφέως
- Isaiah 7:3 — γναφέως
- Isaiah 36:2 — γναφέως
Strong's G1102 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1102 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
Strong's G1102 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the king of the Assyrians sent Tartan and Rab-saris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to King Hezekiah with a strong force against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem, and stood by the aqueduct of the upper pool, which is by the way of the fuller’s field.
And the Lord said to Isaiah, Go forth to meet Ahaz, thou, and thy son Jashub who is left, to the pool of the upper way of the fuller’s field.
And the king of the Assyrians sent Rabshakeh out of Lachish to Jerusalem to King Hezekiah with a large force: and he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the way of the fuller’s field.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1102.
And the king of the Assyrians sent Tartan and Rab-saris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to King Hezekiah with a strong force against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem, and stood by the aqueduct of the upper pool, which is by the way of the fuller’s field.
And the Lord said to Isaiah, Go forth to meet Ahaz, thou, and thy son Jashub who is left, to the pool of the upper way of the fuller’s field.
And the king of the Assyrians sent Rabshakeh out of Lachish to Jerusalem to King Hezekiah with a large force: and he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the way of the fuller’s field.
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1102, grouped by book.
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1102 FAQ
What does gnapheus (γναφεύς) mean?
Gnapheus (Strong's G1102) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fuller". gnapheus (gnaf-yuce') n. 1. a cloth-dresser [by variation for a derivative from knapto "to tease cloth"]
How many times is gnapheus (γναφεύς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1102 across 3 books.
Where can I study gnapheus (γναφεύς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1102 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate gnapheus (γναφεύς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fuller. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1102 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1102, with linked reader references where each row is available.