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    G1746

    Clothe (Enduō)

    ἐνδύω (enduō)

    To put on, to be dressed in — taking on a new identity, character, or spiritual reality.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: en-DOO-oh

    Definition

    Enduō is the Greek word for 'to clothe' or 'to put on,' used metaphorically for taking on new identity in Christ. Believers are called to 'put on' Christ, the armor of God, and the character qualities of the new self.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Galatians 3:27

    “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
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    Ephesians 6:11

    “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
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    Colossians 3:12

    “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.