4701. mitsnepheth
Lexicon
mitsnepheth: Turban, Headdress

Original Word: מִצְנֶפֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mitsnepheth
Pronunciation: mits-neh'-feth
Phonetic Spelling: (mits-neh'-feth)
Definition: Turban, Headdress
Meaning: a tiara, official turban

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diadem, mitre

From tsanaph; a tiara, i.e. Official turban (of a king or high priest) -- diadem, mitre.

see HEBREW tsanaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from tsanaph
Definition
turban (of the high priest)
NASB Translation
turban (12).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִצְנֶ֫פֶת noun feminine turban of high priest; — absolute ׳מ Ezekiel 21:31, מִצְנָ֑פֶת Exodus 28:37; Exodus 29:6; construct מִצְנֶ֫פֶת Leviticus 16:4; — turban of linen Exodus 28:4,37 (twice in verse); Exodus 28:39; Exodus 29:6 (twice in verse); Exodus 39:28,31; Leviticus 8:9 (twice in verse); Leviticus 16:4; sign of royalty Ezekiel 21:31.

צנק (√ of following; compare Samaritan shut up or in, and perhaps Ethiopic hedge about, PräBASi. 374; compare also Arabic bind, restrain, straighten, Syriac (in Lexicons; usually throw)).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root צָנַף (tsanaph), meaning "to wrap" or "to wind."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מִצְנֶפֶת in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the concept of the high priest's turban is specific to the Hebrew cultural and religious context. However, related terms in the Greek Septuagint may include κεφαλή (kephalē), meaning "head," in the context of head coverings or garments.

Usage: The term מִצְנֶפֶת is used in the context of the priestly garments described in the Old Testament, specifically referring to the headgear worn by the high priest.

Context: The מִצְנֶפֶת (mitsnepheth) is a significant component of the high priest's attire as outlined in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is mentioned in the context of the priestly garments in the Book of Exodus. The מִצְנֶפֶת is described as a turban or headpiece that is part of the sacred vestments worn by Aaron and his descendants, who served as high priests in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem.

In Exodus 28:4, the מִצְנֶפֶת is listed among the garments made for Aaron: "These are the garments they are to make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash." The מִצְנֶפֶת is further detailed in Exodus 28:39, where it is described as being made of fine linen: "You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion the sash with embroidered work."

The מִצְנֶפֶת served not only as a part of the ceremonial dress but also as a symbol of the high priest's consecration and authority. It was worn during the performance of sacred duties and was an integral part of the attire that set the high priest apart for service to God.

Forms and Transliterations
הַמִּצְנֶ֔פֶת הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת הַמִּצְנֶ֜פֶת הַמִּצְנֶ֣פֶת הַמִּצְנָ֑פֶת הַמִּצְנָֽפֶת׃ המצנפת המצנפת׃ וּבְמִצְנֶ֥פֶת ובמצנפת מִצְנֶ֣פֶת מצנפת ham·miṣ·nā·p̄eṯ ham·miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ hammiṣnāp̄eṯ hammiṣnep̄eṯ hammitzNafet hammitzNefet miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ miṣnep̄eṯ mitzNefet ū·ḇə·miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ ūḇəmiṣnep̄eṯ uvemitzNefet
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 28:4
HEB: וּכְתֹ֥נֶת תַּשְׁבֵּ֖ץ מִצְנֶ֣פֶת וְאַבְנֵ֑ט וְעָשׂ֨וּ
NAS: of checkered work, a turban and a sash,
KJV: coat, a mitre, and a girdle:
INT: tunic of checkered A turban sash shall make

Exodus 28:37
HEB: וְהָיָ֖ה עַל־ הַמִּצְנָ֑פֶת אֶל־ מ֥וּל
NAS: cord, and it shall be on the turban; it shall be at the front
KJV: lace, that it may be upon the mitre; upon the forefront
INT: become shall be on the turban about against

Exodus 28:37
HEB: מ֥וּל פְּנֵֽי־ הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת יִהְיֶֽה׃
NAS: it shall be at the front of the turban.
KJV: upon the forefront of the mitre it shall be.
INT: against the front of the turban become

Exodus 28:39
HEB: שֵׁ֔שׁ וְעָשִׂ֖יתָ מִצְנֶ֣פֶת שֵׁ֑שׁ וְאַבְנֵ֥ט
NAS: and shall make a turban of fine linen,
KJV: and thou shalt make the mitre [of] fine linen,
INT: of fine and shall make A turban linen A sash

Exodus 29:6
HEB: וְשַׂמְתָּ֥ הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת עַל־ רֹאשׁ֑וֹ
NAS: and you shall set the turban on his head
KJV: And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head,
INT: put the turban on his head

Exodus 29:6
HEB: הַקֹּ֖דֶשׁ עַל־ הַמִּצְנָֽפֶת׃
NAS: the holy crown on the turban.
KJV: the holy crown upon the mitre.
INT: the holy on the turban

Exodus 39:28
HEB: וְאֵת֙ הַמִּצְנֶ֣פֶת שֵׁ֔שׁ וְאֶת־
NAS: and the turban of fine linen,
KJV: And a mitre [of] fine linen,
INT: and the turban of fine and the decorated

Exodus 39:31
HEB: לָתֵ֥ת עַל־ הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת מִלְמָ֑עְלָה כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר
NAS: to it, to fasten it on the turban above,
KJV: [it] on high upon the mitre; as the LORD
INT: to fasten on the turban high after

Leviticus 8:9
HEB: וַיָּ֥שֶׂם אֶת־ הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת עַל־ רֹאשׁ֑וֹ
NAS: He also placed the turban on his head,
KJV: And he put the mitre upon his head;
INT: placed the turban on his head

Leviticus 8:9
HEB: וַיָּ֨שֶׂם עַֽל־ הַמִּצְנֶ֜פֶת אֶל־ מ֣וּל
NAS: on his head, and on the turban, at its front,
KJV: upon his head; also upon the mitre, [even] upon his forefront,
INT: placed and on the turban about against

Leviticus 16:4
HEB: בַּד֙ יַחְגֹּ֔ר וּבְמִצְנֶ֥פֶת בַּ֖ד יִצְנֹ֑ף
NAS: with the linen turban (these
KJV: and with the linen mitre shall he be attired:
INT: the linen shall be girded turban the linen and attired

Ezekiel 21:26
HEB: יְהוִ֔ה הָסִיר֙ הַמִּצְנֶ֔פֶת וְהָרִ֖ים הָֽעֲטָרָ֑ה
NAS: Remove the turban and take off
KJV: Remove the diadem, and take off
INT: GOD Remove the turban and take the crown

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4701
12 Occurrences


ham·miṣ·nā·p̄eṯ — 2 Occ.
ham·miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ — 7 Occ.
miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ — 2 Occ.
ū·ḇə·miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ — 1 Occ.















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