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The Greek word “gumnotes”

Found just three times in the New Testament (Rom. 8:35; 2 Cor. 11:27; Rev. 3:18), the Greek noun “gumnotes” meant “nakedness,” “destitution,” “scanty clothing.”  This word is used literally in Rom. 8:35 and 2 Cor. 11:27.  In Rev. 3:18, it is used figuratively.