Strong's Lexicon meil: Robe, Cloak, Mantle Original Word: מְעִיל Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to cover Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "meil," the concept of a robe or garment of authority can be related to Greek terms such as "στολή" (stolē), which refers to a long robe or garment, often used in the New Testament to describe garments of dignity or office (e.g., Mark 12:38). Usage: The term "meil" refers to a type of outer garment or robe, often worn as a sign of authority or office. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is frequently associated with priestly garments, particularly the robe of the ephod worn by the High Priest. The meil is also mentioned in relation to prophets and other figures of authority, symbolizing their role and status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, clothing was not only functional but also symbolic. The meil, as a robe, was a significant garment that denoted the wearer's position and role within society. For the High Priest, the meil was part of the sacred vestments described in the Torah, specifically in the book of Exodus. It was made of blue fabric and adorned with pomegranates and bells, signifying holiness and the presence of God. The robe's design and use were intended to reflect the sanctity and responsibilities of the priestly office. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maal Definition a robe NASB Translation mantle (1), robe (23), robes (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְעִיל noun masculine1Samuel 2:19 robe (Thes conjecture original meaning cover for √ מעל, compare בגד; Ba ES 15 compare Arabic  an outer garment, but against this StaThLz, Apr. 28, 1894, 235); — ׳מ Exodus 28:31 18t.; suffix מְעִילוֺ 1 Samuel 15:27; מְעִלוֺ Job 1:20; Job 2:12 4t. singular; plural מְעִילִים 2 Samuel 13:18, (but strike out We Klo Kit Bu SS; original gloss מֵעוֺלָם We Kit Bu); מְעִילֵיהֶם Ezekiel 26:16; — exterior garment, robe, worn over the inner tunic ׃ כְּתֹנֶת 1 worn by men of rank: Saul and Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:4; 1 Samuel 24:5; 1 Samuel 24:12 (twice in verse); princes of the sea Ezekiel 26:16; Job Job 1:20; Job 2:12; Samuel 1 Samuel 15:27; 1 Samuel 28:14; Ezra Ezra 9:3,5; David clothed with בוץ ׳מ 1 Chronicles 15:27 (in the procession of the ark); the child Samuel had קָטֹן׳מ 1 Samuel 2:19; — (it had a skirt כנף 1 Samuel 15:27; 1 Samuel 24:5; 1 Samuel 24:12 (twice in verse)). 2 worn by the daughters of David 2 Samuel 13:18 (but probably strike out, see above) 3 robe of high priest (only P): מְעִיל הָאֵפוֺד, made of purple stuff, Exodus 28:31; Exodus 29:5; Exodus 39:22; אפוד ומעיל Exodus 28:4; הַמְּעִיל Leviticus 8:7, having שׁוּלֵי הַמְּעִיל skirts Exodus 28:34; Exodus 39:24,25,26, around which were alternate coloured pomegranates and golden bells, and מִּי הַמְּעִיל, an opening or hole by which it might be drawn over the head Exodus 39:28. 4 figurative of attributes (of ׳י, and of men), קנאה Isaiah 59:17; צדקה Isaiah 61:10; משׁפט Job 29:14; בשׁת Psalm 109:29. II. מַ֫עַל see below עלה. מֵעַל see עַל. p. 751, 758f [מֹ֫עַל], מַעֲלֶה, מַעֲלָה see below עלה. [מַעֲלִיל, מַעֲלָל] see עלל. [מַעֲמָד], מָעֳמָד see עמד. מַעֲמָסָה see עמס. מַעֲמַקִּים see עמק. מַ֫עַן see מַעֲנֶה below I. עָנָה. מַעֲנֶה, מַעֲנָה, מַעֲנִית see I. ענה. מְעֹנָה see עון. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cloak, coat, mantle, robe From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe (i.e. Upper and outer garment) -- cloke, coat, mantle, robe. see HEBREW ma'al Forms and Transliterations בִּמְעִ֣יל במעיל הַמְּעִ֔יל הַמְּעִ֖יל הַמְּעִ֥יל הַמְּעִיל֙ המעיל וּמְעִ֔יל וּמְעִ֤יל וּמְעִילִ֑י ומעיל ומעילי כִּמְעִ֥יל כַּמְעִ֖יל כַמְעִ֣יל כמעיל מְעִ֑יל מְעִ֣יל מְעִ֣ילֵיהֶ֔ם מְעִ֥יל מְעִֽילְךָ֜ מְעִיל֖וֹ מְעִילְךָ֖ מְעִילִ֑ים מְעִל֔וֹ מעיל מעילו מעיליהם מעילים מעילך מעלו bim‘îl bim·‘îl bimIl chamIl ham·mə·‘îl hammə‘îl hammeIl kam‘îl ḵam‘îl kam·‘îl ḵam·‘îl kamIl kim‘îl kim·‘îl kimIl mə‘îl mə‘îlêhem mə‘îləḵā mə‘îlîm mə‘ilōw mə‘îlōw mə·‘î·lê·hem mə·‘î·lə·ḵā mə·‘î·lîm mə·‘i·lōw mə·‘î·lōw mə·‘îl meIl meileCha meIleiHem meiLim meiLo ū·mə·‘î·lî ū·mə·‘îl ūmə‘îl ūmə‘îlî umeIl umeiLiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:4 HEB: חֹ֤שֶׁן וְאֵפוֹד֙ וּמְעִ֔יל וּכְתֹ֥נֶת תַּשְׁבֵּ֖ץ NAS: and an ephod and a robe and a tunic KJV: and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered INT: A breastpiece and an ephod robe tunic of checkered Exodus 28:31 Exodus 28:34 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 39:22 Exodus 39:23 Exodus 39:24 Exodus 39:25 Exodus 39:26 Leviticus 8:7 1 Samuel 2:19 1 Samuel 15:27 1 Samuel 18:4 1 Samuel 24:4 1 Samuel 24:11 1 Samuel 24:11 1 Samuel 28:14 2 Samuel 13:18 1 Chronicles 15:27 Ezra 9:3 Ezra 9:5 Job 1:20 Job 2:12 Job 29:14 Psalm 109:29 28 Occurrences |
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