4370. miknas

Lexicon

miknas: Trousers, breeches

Original Word: מִכְנָס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: miknac
Pronunciation: mik-NAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-nawce')
Definition: Trousers, breeches
Meaning: drawers

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

breeches

From kamac in the sense of hiding; (only in dual) drawers (from concealing the private parts) -- breeches.

see HEBREW kamac

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kanas
Definition
an undergarment
NASB Translation
breeches (2), undergarments (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מִכְנָס] noun masculine^{Ezekiel 44:18} only dual (or plural) drawers (connection with above √ כנס obscure; Di derives from כנס = גנז cover up, hide (compare Du Isaiah 28:20), which Thes also compare) — only construct מִָכְנְסֵי — a priestly garment of linen מִכְנְסֵי פִשְׁתִּים Ezekiel 44:18; מִכְנְסֵי (הַ)בָּד Exodus 28:42; Exodus 39:28; Leviticus 6:3; Leviticus 16:4 (all P).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כָּנַס (kanas), meaning "to gather" or "to collect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מִכְנָס in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the specific garment described is unique to the Hebrew context of the priestly attire. However, the concept of priestly garments and their significance can be related to various Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe clothing and garments, such as ἱμάτιον (himation) for "garment" or στολή (stolē) for "robe."

Usage: The word מִכְנָס is used in the context of priestly garments, particularly referring to the linen undergarments worn by the priests in the service of the Tabernacle and Temple.

Context: The term מִכְנָס (miknās) appears in the Hebrew Bible in the context of the priestly garments described in the Torah. These garments were part of the sacred attire prescribed for Aaron and his sons, the priests, as they ministered before the LORD. The מִכְנָס were linen undergarments, designed to cover the body from the waist to the thighs, ensuring modesty and purity during the performance of their sacred duties.

The instructions for these garments are found in the book of Exodus, where God commands Moses regarding the attire of the priests. In Exodus 28:42 (BSB), it is written: "Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh; they must extend from the waist to the thighs." This directive underscores the importance of holiness and propriety in the presence of God, as the priests served as intermediaries between the divine and the people of Israel.

The מִכְנָס were part of a larger set of garments that included the ephod, breastpiece, robe, tunic, turban, and sash, each with its own symbolic significance and function. The linen material of the מִכְנָס is particularly noteworthy, as linen was considered a symbol of purity and was commonly used in sacred contexts.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ וּמִכְנְסֵ֣י ומכנסי ומכנסי־ מִכְנְסֵ֥י מִכְנְסֵי־ מכנסי מכנסי־ michnesei miḵ·nə·sê miḵ·nə·sê- miḵnəsê miḵnəsê- ū·miḵ·nə·sê ū·miḵ·nə·sê- umichnesei ūmiḵnəsê ūmiḵnəsê-

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 28:42
HEB: וַעֲשֵׂ֤ה לָהֶם֙ מִכְנְסֵי־ בָ֔ד לְכַסּ֖וֹת
NAS: for them linen breeches to cover
KJV: them linen breeches to cover
INT: shall make breeches linen to cover

Exodus 39:28
HEB: שֵׁ֑שׁ וְאֶת־ מִכְנְסֵ֥י הַבָּ֖ד שֵׁ֥שׁ
NAS: and the linen breeches of fine
KJV: and linen breeches [of] fine twined
INT: caps linen breeches and the linen of fine

Leviticus 6:10
HEB: מִדּ֣וֹ בַ֗ד וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ בַד֮ יִלְבַּ֣שׁ
NAS: and he shall put on undergarments next
KJV: and his linen breeches shall he put
INT: robe his linen undergarments his linen shall put

Leviticus 16:4
HEB: קֹ֜דֶשׁ יִלְבָּ֗שׁ וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ בַד֮ יִהְי֣וּ
NAS: and the linen undergarments shall be next
KJV: and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh,
INT: the holy shall put undergarments and the linen become

Ezekiel 44:18
HEB: עַל־ רֹאשָׁ֔ם וּמִכְנְסֵ֣י פִשְׁתִּ֔ים יִהְי֖וּ
NAS: and linen undergarments shall be on their loins;
KJV: and shall have linen breeches upon their loins;
INT: upon their heads undergarments and linen become

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4370
5 Occurrences

miḵ·nə·sê- — 2 Occ.
ū·miḵ·nə·sê- — 3 Occ.