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Strong's G3608 ὀθόνιον (othonion)

Othonion means “linen clothes” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3608 — kele (“prison”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3608
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 4

Strong's G3608 Quick Answer

Strong's G3608 ὀθόνιον (othonion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. othonion (oth-on'-ee-on) n. 1. a linen bandage [neuter of a presumed derivative of G3607] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include linen. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
othonion (oth-on'-ee-on) n. 1. a linen bandage [neuter of a presumed derivative of G3607]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
linen

Meaning and Definition

othonion (oth-on'-ee-on) n. 1. a linen bandage [neuter of a presumed derivative of G3607] KJV: linen clothes Root(s): G3607

Original Word
ὀθόνιον
Transliteration
othonion
Derivation
Root: ὀθόνη R1: 3607
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3608. 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)

bandages

Usage: ὀθόνιον, -ου, τό (dimin. of ὀθόνη, which see), [in LXX: Jdg.14:13 (סָדִין), Hos.2:5, 9 (פִּשְׁתֶּה)* ;] a piece of fine linen, a linen cloth; Luk.24:12 (WH, R, mg., om.), Jhn.19:40 20:5-7.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3608 Is Translated

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

linen Luke 24:12

How Strong's G3608 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 5 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 G3608 (ὀθόνιον) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3608 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 G3608 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 24:12 KJV

Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

John 19:40 KJV

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

John 20:5 KJV

And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

Strong's G3608 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Judges 14:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And if ye cannot tell it me, ye shall give me thirty napkins and thirty changes of apparel: and they said to him, Propound thy riddle, and we will hear it.

Hosea 2:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And their mother went a-whoring: she that bore them disgraced them: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, and my garments, and my linen clothes, my oil and all my necessaries.

Hosea 2:11 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore I will return, and take away my corn in its season, and my wine in its time; and I will take away my raiment and my linen clothes, so that she shall not cover her nakedness.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3608.

Judges 14:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if ye cannot tell it me, ye shall give me thirty napkins and thirty changes of apparel: and they said to him, Propound thy riddle, and we will hear it.
Hosea 2:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And their mother went a-whoring: she that bore them disgraced them: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, and my garments, and my linen clothes, my oil and all my necessaries.
Hosea 2:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore I will return, and take away my corn in its season, and my wine in its time; and I will take away my raiment and my linen clothes, so that she shall not cover her nakedness.
Luke 24:12 New Testament, KJV
Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
John 19:40 New Testament, KJV
Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.
John 20:5 New Testament, KJV
And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.
John 20:6 New Testament, KJV
Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
John 20:7 New Testament, KJV
And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3608, grouped by book.

Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hosea 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 4 usages, New Testament

Strong's G3608 FAQ

What does othonion (ὀθόνιον) mean?

Othonion (Strong's G3608) is a Greek word most simply glossed "linen clothes". othonion (oth-on'-ee-on) n. 1. a linen bandage [neuter of a presumed derivative of G3607]

How many times is othonion (ὀθόνιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G3608 across 4 books.

Where can I study othonion (ὀθόνιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3608 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate othonion (ὀθόνιον)?

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

Does Strong's G3608 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3608, with linked reader references where each row is available.