Strong's Lexicon machalatsah: Garment, robe, change of clothes Original Word: מַחֲלָצָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַץ (chalats), meaning "to draw out" or "to rescue." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 2440: ἱμάτιον (himation) – garment, clothing - Strong's Greek 4749: στολή (stolē) – robe, long garment Usage: The term "machalatsah" refers to a garment or a change of clothes, often implying a special or fine garment. It is used in contexts where clothing signifies a change in status or condition, such as purification, preparation for a significant event, or a symbol of honor and dignity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, clothing was not only a necessity but also a symbol of one's social status, role, and condition. Special garments were worn during religious ceremonies, royal events, or significant life transitions. The act of changing clothes often symbolized a new beginning or a transformation, whether spiritual, social, or personal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalats Definition robe of state NASB Translation festal robes (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַחֲלָצָה] noun feminine robe of state (taken off in ordinary life); — only plural absolute מַחֲלָצוֺת Isaiah 3:22 robes of ladies of Jerusalem; Zechariah 3:4 of high priest. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance changeable suit of apparel, change of raiment From chalats; a mantle (as easily drawn off) -- changeable suit of apparel, change of raiment. see HEBREW chalats Forms and Transliterations הַמַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙ המחלצות מַחֲלָצֽוֹת׃ מחלצות׃ ham·ma·ḥă·lā·ṣō·wṯ hammachalatzOt hammaḥălāṣōwṯ ma·ḥă·lā·ṣō·wṯ machalaTzot maḥălāṣōwṯLinks 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 NAS: festal robes, outer tunics, cloaks, KJV: The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, INT: festal outer cloaks Zechariah 3:4 2 Occurrences |
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