מַלְבּוּשׁ
mal.bush
garment
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מַלְבּוּשׁ" (mal.bush) has a straightforward meaning as a "garment." Its semantic domain is limited to "Clothing & Textile," suggesting it primarily refers to articles of clothing worn on the body. Given its definition, we can infer that the term encompasses a range of items, from everyday wear to ceremonial attire. The word appears 8 times in the Bible, indicating its relatively moderate usage. This frequency is consistent with its specialized domain of clothing and textiles, rather than a more general term like "dress" or "attire." Its occurrence in various contexts suggests a nuanced understanding of the different garments worn by ancient Israelites. As a term specific to clothing, "מַלְבּוּשׁ" provides insight into daily life, rituals, and social status during this period. Its use allows readers to gain a clearer understanding of the cultural significance of clothing among ancient Israelites, such as its potential role in ceremonial or liturgical contexts, social hierarchy, and individual identity.
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Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare clothing as the clay;
Isaiah 63:3“I have trodden the wine press alone. Of the peoples, no one was with me. Yes, I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my wrath. Their lifeblood is sprinkled on my garments, and I have stained all my clothing.
Ezekiel 16:13Thus you were decked with gold and silver. Your clothing was of fine linen, silk, and embroidered work. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You were exceedingly beautiful, and you prospered to royal estate.
Zephaniah 1:8It will happen in the day of Yahweh’s sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, the king’s sons, and all those who are clothed with foreign clothing.
1 Kings 10:5the food of his table, the sitting of his servants, the attendance of his officials, their clothing, his cup bearers, and his ascent by which he went up to Yahweh’s house; there was no more spirit in her.
2 Kings 10:22He said to him who kept the wardrobe, “Bring out robes for all the worshipers of Baal!” So he brought robes out to them.
2 Chronicles 9:4the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his ministers, their clothing, his cup bearers also, their clothing, and his ascent by which he went up to Yahweh’s house; there was no more spirit in her.
2 Chronicles 9:4the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his ministers, their clothing, his cup bearers also, their clothing, and his ascent by which he went up to Yahweh’s house; there was no more spirit in her.