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χιτών G5509
G5509 is the Greek word χιτών, transliterated chitṓn. The King James Version most often renders it coats.
What it means
a tunic or shirt.
Where it comes from
of foreign origin (H03801).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: clothes, coat, garment.
Verses using χιτών
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:40 · KJV
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
Matthew 10:10 · KJV
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
Mark 14:63 · KJV
Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
Luke 3:11 · KJV
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Luke 6:29 · KJV
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
Luke 9:3 · KJV
And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
John 19:23 · KJV
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.
Acts 9:39 · KJV
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Jude 1:23 · KJV
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5509 mean?
G5509 is the Greek word χιτών (chitṓn), meaning a tunic or shirt.
How is G5509 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it coats (4 times), coat (3 times), clothes (1 time), take thy coat (1 time), garment (1 time).
How many times does G5509 appear in the Bible?
χιτών (chitṓn) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5509 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of foreign origin (H03801).
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