Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
be clothed
Usage: ἐπ-εν-δύω = -δύνω (Hdt.), to put on over; pass. (Plut., al.), to have on over, be clothed upon: 2Co.5:2-4.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1902
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G1902 Quick Answer
Strong's G1902 ἐπενδύομαι (ependuomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ependuomai (ep-en-doo'-om-ai) v. 1. to invest upon oneself [middle voice from G1909 and G1746] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include groan, clothed, upon, earnestly, and desiring. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- ependuomai (ep-en-doo'-om-ai) v. 1. to invest upon oneself [middle voice from G1909 and G1746]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- groan, clothed, upon, earnestly, and desiring
Meaning and Definition
ependuomai (ep-en-doo'-om-ai) v. 1. to invest upon oneself [middle voice from G1909 and G1746] KJV: be clothed upon Root(s): G1909, G1746
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1902. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
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.
groan
clothed
upon
earnestly
desiring
our
house
heaven
tabernacle
being
burdened
would
How Strong's G1902 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 G1902 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 G1902 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1902.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1902, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1902 FAQ
What does ependyomai (ἐπενδύομαι) mean?
Ependyomai (Strong's G1902) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be clothed upon". ependuomai (ep-en-doo'-om-ai) v. 1. to invest upon oneself [middle voice from G1909 and G1746]
How many times is ependyomai (ἐπενδύομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1902 across 1 book.
Where can I study ependyomai (ἐπενδύομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1902 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate ependyomai (ἐπενδύομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as groan, clothed, upon, earnestly, desiring, and our. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.