מַעֲטָפָה
ma.a.ta.phah
overtunic
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the Hebrew word "מַעֲטָפָה" (H4595) is used to describe a specific type of garment. Its short definition is "overtunic," which suggests it is a type of upper-body covering. The word's semantic domain is Clothing & Textile, indicating its relevance to descriptions of personal attire in biblical accounts. Notably, this word appears only once in the entire Bible, which could imply rarity or specificity in the context of its usage. This uniqueness could also point to the word's significance in conveying a particular cultural or personal aspect of the individual described. Overall, the term "overtunic" implies a garment worn over other clothing, likely for additional support, modesty, or as a form of outerwear suitable for specific circumstances or occasions.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text