The meaning of “מִכְנָס”
Understanding miknâç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
breeches. - (only in dual) drawers (from concealing the private parts) 1) underwear, drawers, trousers 1a) a priestly un...
מִכְנָס
breeches. - (only in dual) drawers (from concealing the private parts) 1) underwear, drawers, trousers 1a) a priestly undergarment of linen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 28:42 | “And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:” Word: מִכְנָס (miknâç) | |
| Exodus 39:28 | “And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,” Word: מִכְנָס (miknâç) | |
| Leviticus 6:10 | “And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.” Word: מִכְנָס (miknâç) | |
| Leviticus 16:4 | “He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.” Word: מִכְנָס (miknâç) | |
| Ezekiel 44:18 | “They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat.” Word: מִכְנָס (miknâç) |