Lexicon
מִצְנֶ֫פֶת
mits.ne.phet
H4701
H:N-F Hebrew

turban

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mits.ne.phet is a linen head covering worn in the priestly garments and used as the place for a holy diadem or plate.

The term consistently denotes a head covering within prescribed priestly clothing: it is made of linen, set on the head, and provides the front placement for a holy diadem or gold plate.

Senses in use

  1. Priestly linen head covering · dominant

    In Exodus 28:4 the form names one item in the holy garments made for Aaron and his sons. In Exodus 29:6 it is set on his head and receives the diadem of holiness; Exodus 39:31 likewise places an attached item on it with a blue cord. Leviticus 16:4 describes wrapping the linen item around the head.

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB usually presents the item as “turban,” including its linen material, placement on the head, and the attachment of a diadem or plate. In Ezekiel 21:31, the supplied APB wording does not visibly isolate the term's contribution, so its specific rendering there is unclear.

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