The meaning of “לָבַשׁ”
Understanding lâbash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or לָבֵשׁ lâbêsh (law-bashe'); a primitive root (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon...
לָבַשׁ
or לָבֵשׁ lâbêsh (law-bashe'); a primitive root (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. - properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 28:20 | “And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,” Word: לָבַשׁ (lâbash) | |
| Deuteronomy 22:11 | “Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.” Word: לָבַשׁ (lâbash) | |
| 1 Chronicles 12:18 | “Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.” Word: לָבַשׁ (lâbash) | |
| Job 27:17 | “He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.” Word: לָבַשׁ (lâbash) | |
| Isaiah 51:9 | “Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?” Word: לָבַשׁ (lâbash) |
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