8516. tilbosheth

Lexicon

tilbosheth: Garment of shame, shameful clothing

Original Word: תַּלְבּשֶׁת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: talbosheth
Pronunciation: til-bo'-sheth
Phonetic Spelling: (tal-bo'-sheth)
Definition: Garment of shame, shameful clothing
Meaning: a garment

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

clothing

From labash; a garment -- clothing.

see HEBREW labash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from labash
Definition
raiment
NASB Translation
clothing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תִּלְבּשֶׁת noun feminine raiment; — ׳וַיִּלְבַּשׁ בִּגְדֵי נָקָם ת Isaiah 59:17 and he put on garments of vengeance as raiment (of ׳י as champion of Israel).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb לָבַשׁ (lavash), meaning "to wear" or "to clothe."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2440: ἱμάτιον (himation) • garment, clothing
• Strong's Greek Number 2066: ἐνδύω (endyo) • to clothe, to put on

These Greek terms correspond to the Hebrew concept of garments, emphasizing the continuity of the theme of clothing across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term תַּלְבּשֶׁת is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to garments or clothing, often in the context of attire that is worn for specific purposes or occasions.

Context: The Hebrew word תַּלְבּשֶׁת (talbeshet) appears in the Old Testament to denote garments or clothing. It is a noun that signifies the physical attire worn by individuals. The term is used in various contexts, often highlighting the significance of clothing in cultural and religious practices. For instance, garments can symbolize status, identity, or ritual purity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was not only a necessity but also a marker of social and religious identity. The use of תַּלְבּשֶׁת in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of garments in expressing one's role or function within the community.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated as "garment" or "clothing," reflecting its primary meaning. The word is used in passages that describe the attire of individuals, whether in everyday life or in specific ceremonial contexts. The significance of clothing in biblical narratives often extends beyond mere physical covering, serving as a metaphor for spiritual or moral states.

Forms and Transliterations

תִּלְבֹּ֔שֶׁת תלבשת til·bō·šeṯ tilbōšeṯ tilBoshet

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 59:17
HEB: בִּגְדֵ֤י נָקָם֙ תִּלְבֹּ֔שֶׁת וַיַּ֥עַט כַּמְעִ֖יל
NAS: of vengeance for clothing And wrapped
KJV: of vengeance [for] clothing, and was clad
INT: garments of vengeance clothing and wrapped A mantle

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8516
1 Occurrence

til·bō·šeṯ — 1 Occ.