4370. miknas
Berean Strong's Lexicon
miknas: Trousers, breeches

Original Word: מִכְנָס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: miknas
Pronunciation: mik-NAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-nawce')
Definition: Trousers, breeches
Meaning: drawers

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּנַס (kanas), meaning "to gather" or "to collect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "miknas," the concept of priestly garments is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in the descriptions of spiritual armor and attire for believers, such as in Ephesians 6:14, which speaks of the "belt of truth" and "breastplate of righteousness."

Usage: The term "miknas" refers to a specific type of garment, typically trousers or breeches, worn by priests in ancient Israel. These garments were part of the sacred attire prescribed for the priests as they performed their duties in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. The miknas served both a practical and symbolic purpose, ensuring modesty and ritual purity during sacred service.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was not only functional but also carried significant cultural and religious symbolism. The priestly garments, including the miknas, were designed according to divine instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 28). These garments set the priests apart, signifying their consecration and dedication to serving God. The miknas, as part of the priestly attire, underscored the importance of modesty and purity in worship, reflecting broader cultural values of the time.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from kanas
Definition
an undergarment
NASB Translation
breeches (2), undergarments (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מִכְנָס] noun masculineEzekiel 44:18 only dual (or plural) drawers (connection with above √ כנס obscure; Di derives from כנס = גנז cover up, hide (compare Du Isaiah 28:20), which Thes also compare) — only construct מִָכְנְסֵי — a priestly garment of linen מִכְנְסֵי פִשְׁתִּים Ezekiel 44:18; מִכְנְסֵי (הַ)בָּד Exodus 28:42; Exodus 39:28; Leviticus 6:3; Leviticus 16:4 (all P).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
breeches

From kamac in the sense of hiding; (only in dual) drawers (from concealing the private parts) -- breeches.

see HEBREW kamac

Forms and Transliterations
וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ וּמִכְנְסֵ֣י ומכנסי ומכנסי־ מִכְנְסֵ֥י מִכְנְסֵי־ מכנסי מכנסי־ michnesei miḵ·nə·sê miḵ·nə·sê- miḵnəsê miḵnəsê- ū·miḵ·nə·sê ū·miḵ·nə·sê- umichnesei ūmiḵnəsê ūmiḵnəsê-
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Exodus 28:42
HEB: וַעֲשֵׂ֤ה לָהֶם֙ מִכְנְסֵי־ בָ֔ד לְכַסּ֖וֹת
NAS: for them linen breeches to cover
KJV: them linen breeches to cover
INT: shall make breeches linen to cover

Exodus 39:28
HEB: שֵׁ֑שׁ וְאֶת־ מִכְנְסֵ֥י הַבָּ֖ד שֵׁ֥שׁ
NAS: and the linen breeches of fine
KJV: and linen breeches [of] fine twined
INT: caps linen breeches and the linen of fine

Leviticus 6:10
HEB: מִדּ֣וֹ בַ֗ד וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ בַד֮ יִלְבַּ֣שׁ
NAS: and he shall put on undergarments next
KJV: and his linen breeches shall he put
INT: robe his linen undergarments his linen shall put

Leviticus 16:4
HEB: קֹ֜דֶשׁ יִלְבָּ֗שׁ וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ בַד֮ יִהְי֣וּ
NAS: and the linen undergarments shall be next
KJV: and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh,
INT: the holy shall put undergarments and the linen become

Ezekiel 44:18
HEB: עַל־ רֹאשָׁ֔ם וּמִכְנְסֵ֣י פִשְׁתִּ֔ים יִהְי֖וּ
NAS: and linen undergarments shall be on their loins;
KJV: and shall have linen breeches upon their loins;
INT: upon their heads undergarments and linen become

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4370
5 Occurrences


miḵ·nə·sê- — 2 Occ.
ū·miḵ·nə·sê- — 3 Occ.
















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