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Handkerchief

Only once in Authorized Version (Acts 19:12). The Greek word (sudarion) so rendered means properly “a sweat-cloth.” It is rendered “napkin” in John 11:44; 20:7; Luke 19:20.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Only once in Authorized Version (Acts 19:12). The Greek word (sudarion) so rendered means properly “a sweat-cloth.” It is rendered “napkin” in John 11:44; 20:7; Luke 19:20.

Schaff's Bible Dictionary

HANDKERCHIEF, NAPKIN, A'PRON, These articles were pretty much alike, differing mainly in use. See Clothes.

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