Strong's Lexicon miknas: Trousers, breeches Original Word: מִכְנָס Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּנַס (kanas), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "miknas," the concept of priestly garments is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in the descriptions of spiritual armor and attire for believers, such as in Ephesians 6:14, which speaks of the "belt of truth" and "breastplate of righteousness." Usage: The term "miknas" refers to a specific type of garment, typically trousers or breeches, worn by priests in ancient Israel. These garments were part of the sacred attire prescribed for the priests as they performed their duties in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. The miknas served both a practical and symbolic purpose, ensuring modesty and ritual purity during sacred service. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was not only functional but also carried significant cultural and religious symbolism. The priestly garments, including the miknas, were designed according to divine instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 28). These garments set the priests apart, signifying their consecration and dedication to serving God. The miknas, as part of the priestly attire, underscored the importance of modesty and purity in worship, reflecting broader cultural values of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kanas Definition an undergarment NASB Translation breeches (2), undergarments (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִכְנָס] noun masculineEzekiel 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). 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 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-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Leviticus 6:10 Leviticus 16:4 Ezekiel 44:18 5 Occurrences |
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