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Seam; Seamless

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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sēm , sēm´les : The coat or inner garment ( χιτών , chitṓn ) of Jesus is described in John 19:23 as "without seam" ( ἄῤῥαφος , árrhaphos ), i.e. woven in one piece.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Seam; Seamless'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​s/seam-seamless.html. 1915.
 
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