The meaning of “מְעִיל”
Understanding mᵉʻîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cloke, coat, mantle, robe. - a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment) 1) robe 1a) a garment worn over a tunic by men of ran...
מְעִיל
cloke, coat, mantle, robe. - a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment) 1) robe 1a) a garment worn over a tunic by men of rank 1b) a long garment worn by David's daughters 1c) a garment of the high priest 1d) (fig.) of attributes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 39:22 | “And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.” Word: מְעִיל (mᵉʻîyl) | |
| 1 Samuel 24:4 | “And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.” Word: מְעִיל (mᵉʻîyl) | |
| 1 Chronicles 15:27 | “And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.” Word: מְעִיל (mᵉʻîyl) | |
| Job 2:12 | “And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.” Word: מְעִיל (mᵉʻîyl) | |
| Isaiah 61:10 | “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.” Word: מְעִיל (mᵉʻîyl) |
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