ἐγκομβόομαι
egkomboomai
Verb · Middle voice from ἐν (G1722) and komboo (to gird)
Middle voice from G1722 and κομβόω kombóō (to gird); to engirdle oneself (for labor), i.e. figuratively (the apron as being a badge of servitude) to wear (in token of mutual deference):—be clothed with.
Outline
- knot or band by which two things are fastened together, to fasten or gird one's self
- This was the white scarf or apron of slaves, which was fastened to the belt of the vest and distinguished slaves from freemen. Therefore, 1 Pet 5:5 ("gird yourselves with humility as your servile garb") encourages Christians to show their subjection one to another by putting on humility. This could also refer to the overalls which slaves wore to keep clean while working—an exceedingly humble garment.