Dictionary entry

ἐπίβλημα

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

ἐπί-βλημα, -τος, τό

[in LXX: Is 3:22 *;]

1. that which is thrown over, a cover.

2. a tapestry, hanging (Is, l.c.).

3. that which is put on;

(a) embroidery;

(b) a patch: Mt 9:16, Mk 2:21, Lk 5:36.†