Lexicon
מִגְבָּעוֹת
mig.ba.ah
H4021
H:N-F Hebrew

headgear

4
Occurrences
2
Books
Hebrew
Language

mig.ba.ah denotes plural items made for and fastened upon Aaron’s sons as part of their clothing.

The term consistently denotes plural head-worn items associated with Aaron’s sons: they are commanded as part of their clothing, made of linen, and fastened on them during their preparation.

Senses in use

  1. Head-worn items for Aaron’s sons · dominant

    All four occurrences use a common feminine plural absolute form in instructions or accounts concerning Aaron’s sons. In Exodus 28:40 the APB renders the clause with items made for the sons alongside tunics and girdles; Exodus 29:9 and Leviticus 8:13 place them upon the sons, while Exodus 39:28 includes their manufacture from linen.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB varies among “headgear,” “headdresses,” and “headbands” across these verses. These are presentations of the surrounding clauses rather than precise lexical distinctions.

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