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Strong's G1903 ἐπενδύτης (ependytes)

Ependytes means “fisher's coat” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1903 — hagin (“directly”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1903
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G1903 Quick Answer

Strong's G1903 ἐπενδύτης (ependutes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ependutes (ep-en-doo'-tace) n. 1. a wrapper, i.e. outer garment [from G1902] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include fisher's. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
ependutes (ep-en-doo'-tace) n. 1. a wrapper, i.e. outer garment [from G1902]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
fisher's

Meaning and Definition

ependutes (ep-en-doo'-tace) n. 1. a wrapper, i.e. outer garment [from G1902] KJV: fisher's coat Root(s): G1902

Original Word
ἐπενδύτης
Transliteration
ependutes
Derivation
Root: ἐπενδύομαι R1: 1902
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1903. 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)

coat

Usage: ἐπενδύτης, -ου, ὁ (ἐπενδύω), [in LXX for מְעִיל Lev.8:7 A (Aq. ἐπένδυμα), 3Ki.18:4 A, 4Ki.13:18 * ;] an outer tunic (RV, coat): Jhn.21:7 .† (AS)

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How Strong's G1903 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ependutes, 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.

fisher's John 21:7

How Strong's G1903 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G1903 (ἐπενδύτης) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1903 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 G1903 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

John 21:7 KJV

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

Strong's G1903 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 13:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And she had on her a variegated robe, for so were the king’s daughters that were virgins attired in their apparel: and his servant led her forth, and shut the door after her.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1903.

2 Kingdoms 13:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And she had on her a variegated robe, for so were the king’s daughters that were virgins attired in their apparel: and his servant led her forth, and shut the door after her.
John 21:7 New Testament, KJV
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1903, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1903 FAQ

What does ependytes (ἐπενδύτης) mean?

Ependytes (Strong's G1903) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fisher's coat". ependutes (ep-en-doo'-tace) n. 1. a wrapper, i.e. outer garment [from G1902]

How many times is ependytes (ἐπενδύτης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1903 across 2 books.

Where can I study ependytes (ἐπενδύτης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1903 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate ependytes (ἐπενδύτης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fisher's. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1903 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1903, with linked reader references where each row is available.