Strong's Number G2899

κράσπεδον

kraspedon · kras'-ped-on

Transliteration:

kraspedon{kras'-ped-on}

Word Origin:

of uncertain derivation

TDNT:

3:904,466

Part of Speech:

noun neuter

Strong's Definition:

a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel

Usage in the KJV:

border 3, hem 2

Total: 5
Occurs 5 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

the extremity or prominent part of a thing, edge, skirt, margin
1. the fringe of a garment
2. in the NT a little appendage hanging down from the edge of the mantle or cloak, made of twisted wool
3. a tassel, tuft: the Jews had such appendages attached to their mantles to remind them of the law