Strong's Lexicon chathullah: Swaddling cloth, wrapping Original Word: חֲתֻלָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַל (chathal), which means "to wrap" or "to swaddle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent related to swaddling is found in the New Testament, particularly in the account of Jesus' birth. The Greek term σπαργανόω (sparganoo, Strong's G4683) is used in Luke 2:7 (BSB): "And she gave birth to her firstborn Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Usage: The term "chathullah" refers to a cloth used for wrapping, particularly in the context of swaddling an infant. In ancient Hebrew culture, swaddling was a common practice where newborns were wrapped tightly in cloths to provide warmth and security, mimicking the womb's environment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, swaddling was a significant practice for newborn care. It was believed to promote proper growth and development by keeping the child warm and secure. The practice is mentioned in various ancient texts and was a symbol of care and protection. Swaddling also had metaphorical implications, often symbolizing God's care and protection over His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chathal Definition swaddling band NASB Translation swaddling band (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֲתֻלָּה] noun feminine swaddling-band (see BaNB 146) — only בְּשׂוּמִי עָנָן לְבֻשׁוֺ וַעֲרָפֶל חֲתֻלֶּתוֺ Job 38:9 when I made cloud its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling-band, figurative of dark clouds enveloping the sea. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance swaddling band From chathal; a swathing cloth (figuratively) -- swaddling band. see HEBREW chathal Forms and Transliterations חֲתֻלָּתֽוֹ׃ חתלתו׃ chatullaTo ḥă·ṯul·lā·ṯōw ḥăṯullāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 38:9 HEB: לְבֻשׁ֑וֹ וַ֝עֲרָפֶ֗ל חֲתֻלָּתֽוֹ׃ NAS: And thick darkness its swaddling band, KJV: thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it, INT: garment and thick swaddling 1 Occurrence |
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