3758. karmil

Lexicon

karmil: Crimson, Scarlet

Original Word: כַּרְמִיל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: karmiyl
Pronunciation: kar-MEEL
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-mele')
Definition: Crimson, Scarlet
Meaning: carmine, a deep red

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

carmine, a deep red:

Probably of foreign origin; carmine, a deep red:

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably of foreign origin
Definition
crimson, carmine
NASB Translation
crimson (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

כַּרְמִיל noun [masculine] crimson, carmine, i.e. crimson stuff, cloth; late (probably Persian loan-word, and a derive. from Persian worm, see De^{ZDuth. Th. 1878, 593}); — only 2 Chron 2:6; 2 Chronicles 2:13; 2 Chronicles 3:14 (in all + אַרְגָּמָן (ו־ָןׅ תְּכֵלֶת2Chron 2:13; 2 Chronicles 3:14 + בּוּץ also ); read perhaps also for כַּדְמֶל Cant 7:6 ("" אַרְגָּוָן: so Gi, of hair formed spirally, like shell-fish; Gr, of glossy hair).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be red.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2847 (κόκκινος, kokkinos): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a similar deep red or scarlet color. It is often used in the context of describing garments or materials, paralleling the Hebrew usage of כַּרְמִיל (Karmil) in the Old Testament. The Greek term also carries connotations of luxury and significance, often associated with royal or priestly garments.

In summary, כַּרְמִיל (Karmil) is a term that denotes a deep red color, rich in symbolism and used in contexts that emphasize beauty, wealth, and divine presence. Its usage in the Bible highlights the importance of color and material in the worship and representation of the divine.

Usage: The term כַּרְמִיל (Karmil) is used in the context of describing a specific shade of red, often associated with fine materials and garments. It is indicative of luxury and richness, often used in the context of temple furnishings or royal attire.

Context: • The Hebrew word כַּרְמִיל (Karmil) appears in the context of describing materials used in the construction and decoration of sacred spaces, such as the tabernacle or temple. This color is often associated with other precious materials, such as gold and fine linen, highlighting its value and significance.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to describe the color of yarn or fabric that is part of the offerings or contributions for the construction of the tabernacle. The deep red color symbolizes wealth, status, and divine beauty, often used in conjunction with other colors like blue and purple.
• The use of carmine in biblical texts underscores the importance of aesthetics and symbolism in worship and religious observance. The color red, in particular, can symbolize sacrifice, atonement, and the blood covenant, adding layers of meaning to its use in sacred contexts.

Forms and Transliterations

וְכַרְמִ֣יל וּבַכַּרְמִ֔יל ובכרמיל וכרמיל ū·ḇak·kar·mîl ūḇakkarmîl uvakkarMil vecharMil wə·ḵar·mîl wəḵarmîl

Englishman's Concordance

2 Chronicles 2:7
HEB: וּבַבַּרְזֶ֗ל וּבָֽאַרְגְּוָן֙ וְכַרְמִ֣יל וּתְכֵ֔לֶת וְיֹדֵ֖עַ
NAS: and in purple, crimson and violet
KJV: and in purple, and crimson, and blue,
INT: and iron purple crimson and violet knows

2 Chronicles 2:14
HEB: בַּתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙ וּבַבּ֣וּץ וּבַכַּרְמִ֔יל וּלְפַתֵּ֙חַ֙ כָּל־
NAS: linen and crimson fabrics, and [who knows how] to make
KJV: and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave
INT: violet linen and crimson make all

2 Chronicles 3:14
HEB: תְּכֵ֥לֶת וְאַרְגָּמָ֖ן וְכַרְמִ֣יל וּב֑וּץ וַיַּ֥עַל
NAS: purple, crimson and fine linen,
KJV: and purple, and crimson, and fine linen,
INT: of violet purple crimson and fine worked

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3758
3 Occurrences

ū·ḇak·kar·mîl — 1 Occ.
wə·ḵar·mîl — 2 Occ.