Strong's Lexicon marbad: Covering, spread, carpet Original Word: מַרְבַד Word Origin: Derived from the root רָבַד (ravad), meaning "to spread" or "to lay out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, similar concepts of coverings or spreads can be found in Greek words like "στρωμνή" (strōmnē - G4766), which refers to a bed or couch covering. Usage: The Hebrew word "marbad" refers to a type of covering or spread, often used in the context of a decorative or functional fabric laid out on a surface. It implies a sense of comfort, luxury, or adornment, typically associated with textiles used in domestic or sacred settings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, textiles played a significant role in daily life, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. Fabrics like "marbad" were used in homes and places of worship, reflecting the wealth and status of the owner. The production of textiles was a skilled craft, often involving intricate weaving and dyeing techniques. Such coverings could be used for warmth, decoration, or as part of ceremonial practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rabad Definition a spread, coverlet NASB Translation coverings (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַרְבָד noun [masculine] spread, coverlet; — only plural absolute מַרְבַדִּים (Köii. 1, 97, 471) Proverbs 7:16; Proverbs 31:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance covering of tapestry From rabad; a coverlet -- covering of tapestry. see HEBREW rabad Forms and Transliterations מַ֭רְבַדִּים מַרְבַדִּ֥ים מרבדים mar·ḇad·dîm marḇaddîm MarvaddimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 7:16 HEB: מַ֭רְבַדִּים רָבַ֣דְתִּי עַרְשִׂ֑י NAS: my couch with coverings, With colored KJV: my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved INT: coverings have spread my couch Proverbs 31:22 2 Occurrences |