ἀμφιέζω (amphiezō)
amphiezō
to dress
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb amphieō describes the physical act of dressing or clothing oneself. It appears only once in the New Testament, found in Luke 12:28 where Jesus points to the lilies as an example of how God provides for their needs.
Its root suggests covering both sides or enveloping something completely. In this single usage, it highlights divine provision rather than human effort, serving as a concrete illustration of trust in God’s care for creation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word amphieō simply means to dress or clothe. In Luke 12:28, Jesus uses this everyday action to teach a deep spiritual lesson. He points to the grass in the field, which is dressed by God each morning, only to be burned the next day. This image shows that our Heavenly Father pays attention to even the smallest details of creation.
When you feel anxious about your needs, remember this promise. If God cares for temporary grass, He certainly cares for you. You do not need to worry about providing for yourself perfectly. His provision is reliable and complete. Trust in His care brings peace to your heart today.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- dresses,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἀμφιέζει,1×
Key Verses
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Luke 12:28
But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?
This verse uses the word to contrast God's lavish care for temporary grass with His even greater provision for His people, highlighting divine reliability over human anxiety.