Strong's Lexicon karbel: Cloak, mantle Original Word: כַּרְבֵּל Word Origin: Derived from an Aramaic root, possibly related to the Akkadian word "karballatu," meaning "mantle" or "cloak." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of a cloak or mantle can be related to Greek terms such as "himation" (Strong's Greek 2440), which also refers to a garment or outer robe. Usage: The term "karbel" refers to a type of garment, specifically a cloak or mantle. It is used in the context of clothing, often indicating a garment of significance or ceremonial use. In the biblical context, it may denote a garment worn by individuals of status or during specific occasions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, clothing was not only functional but also symbolic of one's status, role, or identity. A cloak or mantle like the "karbel" could signify authority, dignity, or a particular office. Such garments were often made from fine materials and could be richly decorated, reflecting the wearer's social standing or the importance of the occasion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition to be mantled NASB Translation clothed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כרבל] verb either denominative be-mantle (from Biblical Aramaic כַּרְבְּלָא Daniel 3:21, if this = mantle, and not (MartiGl.) = Assyrian karballatu, cap (but 'Kriegs[?]-Mantel,' ZehnpfBAS ii, 535)), or possibly quadril. bind round (from כבל, with insert ר); — only Pu`al Passive participle מְכֻרְבָּל בִּמְעִיל בּוּץ 1 Chronicles 15:27 bemantled with a robe of byssus. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to gird or clothe From the same as kebel; to gird or clothe: see HEBREW kebel Forms and Transliterations מְכֻרְבָּ֣ל ׀ מכרבל mə·ḵur·bāl mechurBal məḵurbālLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:27 HEB: וְדָוִ֞יד מְכֻרְבָּ֣ל ׀ בִּמְעִ֣יל בּ֗וּץ NAS: Now David was clothed with a robe KJV: And David [was] clothed with a robe INT: now David was clothed A robe of fine 1 Occurrence |