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στολή G4749
G4749 is the Greek word στολή, transliterated stolḗ. The King James Version most often renders it robes.
What it means
equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity).
Where it comes from
from G4724 (στέλλω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: long clothing (garment), (long) robe.
Verses using στολή
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 12:38 · KJV
And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Mark 16:5 · KJV
And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
Luke 15:22 · KJV
But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
Luke 20:46 · KJV
Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
Revelation 6:11 · KJV
And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
Revelation 7:9 · KJV
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
Revelation 7:13 · KJV
And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
Revelation 7:14 · KJV
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4749 mean?
G4749 is the Greek word στολή (stolḗ), meaning equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity).
How is G4749 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it robes (4 times), long clothing (1 time), garment (1 time), robe (1 time), long robes (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4749 appear in the Bible?
στολή (stolḗ) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4749 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4724 (στέλλω).
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