G2899

κράσπεδον

kraspedon

Neuter noun · Of uncertain derivation

Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel:—border, hem.

Outline

the extremity or prominent part of a thing, edge, skirt, margin

the fringe of a garment
in the NT a little appendage hanging down from the edge of the mantle or cloak, made of twisted wool
a tassel, tuft: the Jews had such appendages attached to their mantles to remind them of the law

Usages

Matthew 9:20

¶ And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

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Matthew 14:36

And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

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Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

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Mark 6:56

And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

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Luke 8:44

Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

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