Strong's Lexicon lebesh: To clothe, to wear, to put on Original Word: לְבַשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1746 (ἐνδύω, endyō) - to clothe, to put on - G1745 (ἐνδυσάμενος, endysamenos) - having put on Usage: The Hebrew verb "lebesh" primarily means to clothe or to put on garments. It is used both in literal and metaphorical contexts throughout the Old Testament. Literally, it refers to the act of dressing oneself or others in clothing. Metaphorically, it can signify being endowed with qualities or attributes, such as righteousness or strength. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, clothing was not only a necessity for protection and modesty but also a symbol of one's status, role, and identity. Priests, kings, and prophets often wore specific garments that signified their office and authority. The act of putting on or changing clothes could symbolize a change in status or condition, such as mourning, celebration, or consecration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to labash Definition to be clothed NASB Translation clothed (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clothe (Aramaic) corresponding to labash -- clothe. see HEBREW labash Forms and Transliterations וְהַלְבִּ֤ישׁוּ והלבישו יִלְבַּ֗שׁ ילבש תִלְבַּ֗שׁ תלבש ṯil·baš ṯilbaš tilBash vehalBishu wə·hal·bî·šū wəhalbîšū yil·baš yilbaš yilBashLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:7 HEB: יְחַוִּנַּ֔נִי אַרְגְּוָנָ֣א יִלְבַּ֗שׁ [וְהַמֹּונְכָא כ] NAS: its interpretation to me shall be clothed with purple KJV: me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, INT: and shew purple shall be clothed chain who Daniel 5:16 Daniel 5:29 3 Occurrences |
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