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Strong's G1737 ἐνδιδύσκω (endidysko)

Endidysko means “clothe in” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1737 — doday (“Dodai”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1737
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G1737 Quick Answer

Strong's G1737 ἐνδιδύσκω (endidusko) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. endidusko (en-did-oos'-ko) v. 1. to invest (with a garment) [a prolonged form of G1746] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include clothed, went, certain, man, and daughters. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
endidusko (en-did-oos'-ko) v. 1. to invest (with a garment) [a prolonged form of G1746]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
clothed, went, certain, man, and daughters

Meaning and Definition

endidusko (en-did-oos'-ko) v. 1. to invest (with a garment) [a prolonged form of G1746] KJV: clothe in, wear Root(s): G1746

Original Word
ἐνδιδύσκω
Transliteration
endidusko
Derivation
Root: ἐνδύω R1: 1746
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1737. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to dress

Usage: ἐνδιδύσκω [in LXX: 2Ki.1:24 13:18, Pro.31:21 (לָבַשׁ), Jdth.9:1 10:3, Sir.50:11 * ;] to put on: with dupl. accusative, Mrk.15:17 (ἐνδύουσι, Rec.). Mid., to put on oneself, be clothed in: with accusative of thing(s), Luk.16:19 (cf. MM, Exp., xii).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

clothed went certain man daughters israel weep saul scarlet together adorning added

How Strong's G1737 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 2 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1737 (ἐνδιδύσκω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1737 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 G1737 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 8:27 KJV

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Luke 16:19 KJV

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Strong's G1737 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 1:24 Septuagint / Brenton

Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, Who clothed you with scarlet together with your adorning, Who added golden ornaments to your apparel.

Proverbs 31:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Her husband is not anxious about those at home when he tarries anywhere abroad: For all her household are clothed.

Strong's G1737 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 50:11 Septuagint / Brenton

When he put on the robe of honor, And was clothed with the perfection of glory, When he went up to the holy altar, He made the garment of holiness honorable.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1737.

2 Kingdoms 1:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, Who clothed you with scarlet together with your adorning, Who added golden ornaments to your apparel.
Proverbs 31:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Her husband is not anxious about those at home when he tarries anywhere abroad: For all her household are clothed.
Luke 8:27 New Testament, KJV
And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
Luke 16:19 New Testament, KJV
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Wisdom of Sirach 50:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When he put on the robe of honor, And was clothed with the perfection of glory, When he went up to the holy altar, He made the garment of holiness honorable.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1737, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1737 FAQ

What does endidysko (ἐνδιδύσκω) mean?

Endidysko (Strong's G1737) is a Greek word most simply glossed "clothe in". endidusko (en-did-oos'-ko) v. 1. to invest (with a garment) [a prolonged form of G1746]

How many times is endidysko (ἐνδιδύσκω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1737 across 4 books.

Where can I study endidysko (ἐνδιδύσκω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1737 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate endidysko (ἐνδιδύσκω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as clothed, went, certain, man, daughters, and israel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1737 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1737, with linked reader references where each row is available.