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Strong's G46 ἄγναφος (agnaphos)

Agnaphos means “new” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H46 — abir in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G46
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G46 Quick Answer

Strong's G46 ἄγναφος (agnaphos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. agnaphos (ag'-naf-os) adj. 1. (properly) unprocessed (cloth), not carded or shrunk 2. (by implication) new (cloth) It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include cloth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
agnaphos (ag'-naf-os) adj. 1. (properly) unprocessed (cloth), not carded or shrunk 2. (by implication) new (cloth)
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
cloth

Meaning and Definition

agnaphos (ag'-naf-os) adj. 1. (properly) unprocessed (cloth), not carded or shrunk 2. (by implication) new (cloth) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and the same as G1102] KJV: new Root(s): G1, G1102

Original Word
ἄγναφος
Transliteration
agnaphos
Derivation
Root: γναφεύς R1: 1 R2: 1102
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G46. 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)

unshrunk

Usage: ἄγναφος, -ον (= ἄγναπτος, γνάπτω, late form of κνάπτω, to card wool), uncarded, undressed, i.e. new (MM, VGT, see word): Mat.92:6, Mrk.2:21.† (AS)

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How Strong's G46 Is Translated

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

cloth Matthew 9:16

How Strong's G46 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G46 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 G46 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 9:16 KJV

No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

Mark 2:21 KJV

No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G46.

Matthew 9:16 New Testament, KJV
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
Mark 2:21 New Testament, KJV
No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G46, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G46 FAQ

What does agnaphos (ἄγναφος) mean?

Agnaphos (Strong's G46) is a Greek word most simply glossed "new". agnaphos (ag'-naf-os) adj. 1. (properly) unprocessed (cloth), not carded or shrunk 2. (by implication) new (cloth)

How many times is agnaphos (ἄγναφος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G46 across 2 books.

Where can I study agnaphos (ἄγναφος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G46 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate agnaphos (ἄγναφος)?

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