Hebrew Word Study
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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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |