Strong's Lexicon maataphah: Cloak, mantle, covering Original Word: מַעֲטָפָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָטַף (ataph), meaning "to cover" or "to wrap." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a cloak or outer garment is ἱμάτιον (himation), Strong's Greek #2440, which appears in the New Testament in contexts such as the cloak of Jesus (Matthew 9:20) and the instruction to give one's cloak (Matthew 5:40). Usage: The term "maataphah" refers to a type of outer garment or cloak used as a covering. In biblical times, it was often worn for protection against the elements and could also symbolize authority or status. The cloak was a practical piece of clothing, serving both functional and symbolic purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, clothing was not only a necessity but also a reflection of one's social status and role. The cloak, or "maataphah," was a common garment that provided warmth and protection. It was typically made from wool or linen and could be used as a blanket at night. The cloak also held cultural significance, as it could be used in various symbolic acts, such as the transfer of authority or the demonstration of humility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ataph Definition an overtunic NASB Translation outer tunics (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַעֲטָפָה] noun feminine overtunic (so Arabic  , Aramaic  ,  ); — plural absolute מַעֲטָפוֺת Isaiah 3:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mantle From ataph; a cloak -- mantle. see HEBREW ataph Forms and Transliterations וְהַמַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת והמעטפות vehamMaataFot wə·ham·ma·‘ă·ṭā·p̄ō·wṯ wəhamma‘ăṭāp̄ōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 3:22 HEB: הַמַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙ וְהַמַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת וְהַמִּטְפָּח֖וֹת וְהָחֲרִיטִֽים׃ NAS: festal robes, outer tunics, cloaks, KJV: The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, INT: festal outer cloaks money 1 Occurrence |
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