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The meaning of מִטְפַּחַת

Understanding miṭpachath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

vail, wimple. - a wide cloak (for a woman) 1) cloak

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מִטְפַּחַת

Phoneticmit-pakh'-ath
Transliterationmiṭpachath
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

vail, wimple. - a wide cloak (for a woman) 1) cloak

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Ruth 3:15

Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.

Word: מִטְפַּחַת (miṭpachath)
Isaiah 3:22

The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,

Word: מִטְפַּחַת (miṭpachath)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Ruth
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