The meaning of “לְבוּשׁ”
Understanding lᵉbûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or לְבֻשׁ lᵉbush (leb-oosh'); from לָבַשׁ apparel, clothed with, clothing, garment, raiment, vestment, vesture. - a garm...
לְבוּשׁ
or לְבֻשׁ lᵉbush (leb-oosh'); from לָבַשׁ apparel, clothed with, clothing, garment, raiment, vestment, vesture. - a garment (literally or figuratively) - by implication (euphemistically) a wife 1) clothing, garment, apparel, raiment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:11 | “Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:” Word: לְבוּשׁ (lᵉbûwsh) | |
| 2 Kings 10:22 | “And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.” Word: לְבוּשׁ (lᵉbûwsh) | |
| Job 31:19 | “If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering;” Word: לְבוּשׁ (lᵉbûwsh) | |
| Proverbs 31:22 | “She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.” Word: לְבוּשׁ (lᵉbûwsh) | |
| Jeremiah 10:9 | “Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.” Word: לְבוּשׁ (lᵉbûwsh) |
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