שֹׁ֫בֶל
sho.vel
skirt
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שֹׁ֫בֶל (sho.vel) has a short definition of "skirt." Its singular occurrence in the Bible indicates a possible emphasis on the unique context in which it appears. The use of this term might be related to its specific meaning, rather than a general characteristic or concept. Given its definition as a "skirt," we can infer that שֹׁ֫בֶל is likely referring to a garment or a piece of clothing that is a lower garment, possibly worn around the waist. The significance of this word is that it highlights the importance of this specific type of clothing in the biblical culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text