In biblical times, weaving was a significant and essential craft, integral to daily life and the economy. The process of weaving involved interlacing threads to create fabric, which was used for clothing, tents, and other necessary items. The Bible references weavers and their work in various contexts, highlighting the skill and importance of this craft in ancient society.

Biblical References:

1. Tabernacle and Temple Contributions:
Weaving played a crucial role in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple. Skilled weavers were employed to create the intricate curtains and garments used in these sacred spaces. In Exodus 35:35, it is noted that God endowed certain individuals with the skill to work in various crafts, including weaving: "He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers."

2. Symbolism and Imagery:
Weaving is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the complexity and intricacy of God's creation and plans. In Job 7:6, Job laments, "My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and they come to an end without hope." This imagery conveys the fleeting nature of life and the swift passage of time.

3. Cultural and Economic Significance:
Weaving was a vital part of the economy in biblical times. Women, in particular, were often engaged in spinning and weaving as part of their household duties. Proverbs 31:13 describes the virtuous woman: "She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands." This verse highlights the industrious nature of women who contributed to their households through weaving.

4. Weaving in Warfare:
The Bible also mentions weaving in the context of warfare. In Judges 16:13-14, Delilah attempts to bind Samson using the loom: "Then Delilah said to Samson, 'Until now you have mocked me and told me lies. Tell me how you can be bound.' He replied, 'If you weave the seven braids of my head into the fabric on the loom and tighten it with a pin, I will become as weak as any other man.' So while he slept, Delilah took the seven braids of his head, wove them into the fabric, and tightened it with the pin."

5. Weaving as a Profession:
Weavers were recognized as skilled professionals in ancient Israel. In 1 Chronicles 4:21, the descendants of Shelah, the son of Judah, are noted for their work in linen: "The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the clans of the linen workers at Beth Ashbea."

Tools and Techniques:

The primary tool used by weavers was the loom, which varied in complexity from simple frames to more advanced vertical looms. The process involved spinning fibers into thread, which was then woven into fabric. Materials commonly used included wool, flax, and later, cotton. The skill of the weaver was evident in the quality and intricacy of the finished product, which could include patterns and colors achieved through dyeing techniques.

Cultural Context:

Weaving was not only a practical necessity but also a cultural expression. The fabrics produced were often used in trade and could signify wealth and status. The ability to weave fine garments was highly valued, and the craft was passed down through generations, preserving techniques and traditions.

In summary, weaving in biblical times was a multifaceted craft that held economic, cultural, and symbolic significance. The Bible's references to weaving underscore its importance in the daily life and spiritual practices of ancient Israel.4500. manor -- a (weaver's) beam
... 4499, 4500. manor. 4501 . a (weaver's) beam. Transliteration: manor
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-nore') Short Definition: beam. Word ...
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708. ereg -- a loom
... loom. Word Origin from arag Definition a loom NASB Word Usage loom (1),
weaver's shuttle (1). beam, weaver's shuttle. From 'arag; a ...
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707. arag -- to weave
... 706, 707. arag. 708 . to weave. Transliteration: arag Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-rag') Short Definition: weaver's. Word Origin a prim. ... weaver. ...
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Kingo's Childhood and Youth
... the grandfather of the poet, immigrated from Crail, Scotland, to Denmark about 1590,
and settled at Helsing??r, Sj??lland, where he worked as a tapestry weaver ...
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"What is Your Life?"
... A swift ship. A flower. A handbreath. A weaver's shuttle. A shepherd's tent removed.
Water spilt on the ground. A thread cut by the weaver. Grass. A dream. ...
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The Valleys --Experiences of Suffering and Sacrifice
... The weaver we were speaking of finds some strange shuttle-threads to be woven into
the pattern, gray black, ugly black threads, and red threads almost wet and ...
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How to Make Use of Christ as the Truth, that we May Get Our Case ...
... parts;" and as Job, chap. vii.6, "My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle,
and are spent without hope;" and chap. xix.10, "He hath ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xvii how to make.htm

A Song of Deliverance
... certain confidences, and make sure of this, that however Achish and his giant
Philistines of Gath, wielding Goliath's arms, spears like a weaver's beam, and ...
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What Lasts
... effete. What would the hand-loom weaver's knowledge of how to throw his
shuttle be worth in a weaving-shed with a thousand looms? ...
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David's victory Over the Giant
... The shaft of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and the head of his iron spear
weighed about twenty pounds; and his shield-bearer went before him. ...
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April the Twenty-Sixth Goliath Versus God!
... He had splendid military equipment. "A helmet of brass," and "a coat of mail," and
"a spear like a weaver's beam!" Surely, if fine material equipment ...
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Defeating the Press-Gang
... Friday, August 3.--- I preached at Gainsborough in Sir Nevil Hickman's great
hall. It is fully as large as the Weaver's Hall in Bristol. ...
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Kingo's Later Years
... as his friends. It was not everyone who could see why a poor weaver's son
should be raised to such a high position. Kingo was accused ...
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Weaver's (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Weaver's (5 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 17:7 The staff
of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's ...
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Elhanan (4 Occurrences)
... Philistines at Gob; and Elhanan, the son of Jaare-oregim the Beth-lehemite, slew
Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam"; while ...
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Beam (17 Occurrences)
... In 1 Samuel 17:7, it means a weaver's frame or principal beam; in Habakkuk 2:11,
a crossbeam or girder; 2 Kings 6:2, 5, a cross-piece or rafter of a house; 1 ...
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Goliath (6 Occurrences)
... The staff of his apear "was like a weaver's beam." The Authorized Version interpolates
the words "the brother of" from 1 Chronicles 20:5, where this giant is ...
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Shaft (13 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:7 And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's
head weighed'six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield-bearer went before ...
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Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) An incessant motion of a horse's head, neck, and body, from side to side,
fancied to resemble the motion of a hand weaver in throwing the shuttle. Int. ...
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Spear (55 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:7 The staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head
weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield bearer went before him. ...
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Gittite (10 Occurrences)
... Philistines at Gob; and Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath
the Gittite's brother, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam ...
/g/gittite.htm - 10k

Staff (91 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:7 The staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head
weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield bearer went before him. ...
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Weavers (4 Occurrences)

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