Lexicon karbel: Cloak, mantle Original Word: כַּרְבֵּל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to gird or clothe From the same as kebel; to gird or clothe: see HEBREW kebel 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּרַב (karab), which means "to gird" or "to clothe."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4024 (περιζώννυμι, perizónnymi), which also means "to gird" or "to clothe." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of girding oneself, often in preparation for service or action, reflecting a similar cultural understanding of readiness and preparation as seen in the Hebrew context. Usage: The word כַּרְבֵּל is used in the context of clothing or adorning oneself, often implying a sense of preparation or readiness. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, making its occurrences significant for understanding the cultural and ritualistic aspects of clothing in ancient times. Context: The Hebrew term כַּרְבֵּל (karbel) appears in the context of clothing and adornment, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern practices of dressing for specific occasions or roles. In the biblical narrative, clothing often symbolizes status, identity, and readiness for a particular task or event. The act of girding oneself is not merely a physical preparation but can also carry spiritual or symbolic significance, indicating readiness for service, battle, or worship. The cultural importance of garments in biblical times is underscored by the detailed descriptions of priestly garments and royal attire, which often included specific instructions for girding or adorning oneself. 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 |
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