Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֶשִׁי”
Understanding meshîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
silk. - silk (as drawn from the cocoon) 1) a costly material for garment 1a) perhaps silk
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶשִׁי
Phoneticmeh'-shee
Transliterationmeshîy
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
silk. - silk (as drawn from the cocoon) 1) a costly material for garment 1a) perhaps silk
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 16:10 | “I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers’ skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.” Word: מֶשִׁי (meshîy) | |
| Ezekiel 16:13 | “Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.” Word: מֶשִׁי (meshîy) |