Strong's G2899 · Greek
κράσπεδον
kraspedon · /kras'-ped-on/
Definition
of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel:--border, hem.
KJV: border, hem
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κράσπεδον across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
Matthew 14:36And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do for to be seen of men they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2899 (kraspedon) mean?
of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel:--border, hem.
How many times does G2899 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2899 (κράσπεδον) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “border.”
How is kraspedon translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2899 is rendered as “border” (2×), “hem” (2×), “borders” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κράσπεδον come from?
of uncertain derivation