Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
robe
Usage: χλαμύς, -ύδος, ἡ [in LXX: 2Ma.12:35 * ;] a chlamys, or short cloak worn over the χιτών (which see): Mat.27:28, 31 (see Tr., Syn., § 1).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5511
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G5511 Quick Answer
Strong's G5511 χλαμύς (chlamus) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chlamus (khlam-ooce') n. 1. a military cloak [of uncertain derivation] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include robe. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- chlamus (khlam-ooce') n. 1. a military cloak [of uncertain derivation]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- robe
Meaning and Definition
chlamus (khlam-ooce') n. 1. a military cloak [of uncertain derivation] KJV: robe
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5511. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5511 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render chlamus, 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.
robe
Matthew 27:28
2×
How Strong's G5511 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New 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.
- 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 G5511 (χλαμύς) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 12:35 — χλαμύδος
Strong's G5511 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 G5511 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
Strong's G5511 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
At which time Dositheus, one of Bacenor’s company, who was on horseback, and a strong man, was still upon Gorgias, and taking hold of his coat drew him by force; and when he would have taken that cursed man alive, a horseman of Thrace coming upon him smote off his shoulder, so that Gorgias fled unto Marisa.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5511.
And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
At which time Dositheus, one of Bacenor’s company, who was on horseback, and a strong man, was still upon Gorgias, and taking hold of his coat drew him by force; and when he would have taken that cursed man alive, a horseman of Thrace coming upon him smote off his shoulder, so that Gorgias fled unto Marisa.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5511, grouped by book.
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5511 FAQ
What does chlamys (χλαμύς) mean?
Chlamys (Strong's G5511) is a Greek word most simply glossed "robe". chlamus (khlam-ooce') n. 1. a military cloak [of uncertain derivation]
How many times is chlamys (χλαμύς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G5511 across 2 books.
Where can I study chlamys (χλαμύς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5511 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate chlamys (χλαμύς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as robe. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5511 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5511, with linked reader references where each row is available.