Lexical Summary shazar: To twist, to intertwine Original Word: שָׁזַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance twine A primitive root; to twist (a thread of straw) -- twine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be twisted NASB Translation twisted (21). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁזַר]21 verb Hoph`al be twisted (Late Hebrew שָׁזַר twist; compare Arabic  look a skew at, also twist cord from the left BaES 49 (explanation שׁ, for normal שׂ, as dissimilated before ז), JacobArabic Dichter i. 52); — Participle שֵׁשׁ מָשְׁזָר Exodus 26:1,31,36 17t. Exodus (P); שֵׁשׁ omitted Exodus 39:24. שַׁח see שׁחח. Topical Lexicon 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 Shazar appears solely in the Exodus narratives describing materials for the wilderness tabernacle and the high-priestly garments. In every occurrence it qualifies “fine linen,” indicating threads that have been spun together for greater strength and beauty. The word therefore directs attention not to raw fiber but to finished fabric—linen that has undergone deliberate, skillful preparation for sacred use. 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 1. Curtains of the tabernacle: Exodus 26:1, 31, 36; 36:8, 35, 37. Representative verses: 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Twisting multiple linen strands produces a thread that is both durable and able to accept vivid dye. The resulting fabric combines the natural purity of linen with the rich hues of blue, purple, and scarlet. Scripture repeatedly links this workmanship to “skilled craftsmen” (Exodus 28:6; 35:35), underscoring that aesthetic excellence is expected in worship settings. Shazar therefore highlights human artistry employed under divine guidance to create objects suitable for the presence of God. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 The ephod, breastpiece, and robe bearing shazar threads were worn by Aaron “for glory and for beauty” (Exodus 28:2). Hebrews 8–10 interprets these garments and the sanctuary they served as “a copy and shadow of the heavenly things.” The twisted linen thus foreshadows the perfect humanity of Christ—strong, pure, and fully suited to carry the colors of divine purpose. Through union with Him, believers become a fabric “knit together in love” (Colossians 2:2), displaying holiness and variety within a single robe of righteousness. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 1. Excellence in service: The painstaking twist of shazar calls modern servants to offer their finest skills for God’s house. 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 Shazar focuses the reader on sanctified craftsmanship—linen laboriously twisted for strength, purity, and beauty in every element of Israel’s worship center. In pointing forward to the righteousness of Christ and the unity of His people, the term invites each generation to weave its own service into the ongoing tapestry of redemptive history. Forms and Transliterations מָשְׁזָ֑ר מָשְׁזָ֔ר מָשְׁזָ֖ר מָשְׁזָ֗ר מָשְׁזָֽר׃ משזר משזר׃ mā·šə·zār māšəzār masheZarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 26:1 HEB: יְרִיעֹ֑ת שֵׁ֣שׁ מָשְׁזָ֗ר וּתְכֵ֤לֶת וְאַרְגָּמָן֙ NAS: of fine twisted linen KJV: curtains [of] fine twined linen, INT: curtains of fine twisted and blue and purple Exodus 26:31 Exodus 26:36 Exodus 27:9 Exodus 27:16 Exodus 27:18 Exodus 28:6 Exodus 28:8 Exodus 28:15 Exodus 36:8 Exodus 36:35 Exodus 36:37 Exodus 38:9 Exodus 38:16 Exodus 38:18 Exodus 39:2 Exodus 39:5 Exodus 39:8 Exodus 39:24 Exodus 39:28 Exodus 39:29 21 Occurrences |
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