In the biblical context, "coverings" refer to various materials or garments used to cover the body, objects, or sacred spaces. These coverings often hold symbolic, practical, and ceremonial significance throughout the Scriptures.

1. Coverings for the Body:

Coverings for the body are frequently mentioned in the Bible, often symbolizing modesty, protection, and identity. In Genesis 3:21, after the fall of man, God made garments of skin for Adam and Eve, providing them with coverings: "And the LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and He clothed them." This act signifies God's provision and care even after the entrance of sin into the world.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11:4-6, where he discusses the cultural and spiritual implications of head coverings for men and women during worship: "Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved."

2. Coverings for Sacred Spaces:

The Tabernacle, as described in the book of Exodus, was a portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It was covered with various materials, each with specific instructions from God. Exodus 26:1-14 details the coverings of the Tabernacle, including curtains made of fine linen and goat hair, as well as coverings of ram skins dyed red and another layer of durable leather. These coverings served both practical and symbolic purposes, representing the holiness and separation of God's dwelling place.

3. Coverings for Objects:

In the context of sacred objects, coverings were used to protect and sanctify items dedicated to God. Numbers 4:5-6 describes the covering of the Ark of the Covenant: "When the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in and take down the veil of the curtain and cover the Ark of the Testimony with it. Then they are to place over this a covering of fine leather and spread a solid blue cloth over it."

4. Symbolic and Metaphorical Coverings:

Coverings also carry metaphorical meanings in Scripture. In Isaiah 61:10, the prophet speaks of being clothed with garments of salvation and a robe of righteousness: "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD; my soul will exult in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." Here, coverings symbolize the spiritual transformation and righteousness bestowed by God.

5. Coverings in Prophetic and Poetic Literature:

In prophetic and poetic books, coverings often symbolize protection and refuge. Psalm 91:4 states, "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart." This imagery conveys God's protective care and the security found in His presence.

Throughout the Bible, coverings serve as a multifaceted symbol, representing God's provision, protection, and the sanctity of His presence. Whether literal or metaphorical, coverings underscore the themes of modesty, holiness, and divine care woven throughout the biblical narrative.4765. marbad -- a spread, coverlet
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Phonetic Spelling: (mar-bad') Short Definition: coverings. ...
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2290b. chagorah -- a girdle, loin covering, belt
... Word Origin from chagar Definition a girdle, loin covering, belt NASB Word Usage
armor (1), belt (3), loin coverings (1). 2290a, 2290b. ...
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Two Coverings and Two Consequences
... Two Coverings and Two Consequences. A Sermon (No.3500). Published on Thursday,
February 24th, 1916. Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At [8 ...
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Two Coverings and Two Consequences
... Two Coverings and Two Consequences. A Sermon (No.3500) by CH Spurgeon, April
4th, 1875, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. ...
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The Danger of Riches
... The preceding verse fixes the meaning of that: "Having food and raiment," (literally
coverings; for the word includes lodging as well as clothes) "let us be ...
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Of the Outer Limbs of Man, and their Use.
... That the eyes, therefore, might be better protected from injury, He concealed them
with the coverings of the eyelashes, [1865] from which Varro thinks that the ...
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"All Our Righteousnesses are as Filthy Rags, and we all do Fade as ...
... What have you then to build upon, when all this is removed? You must once he stript
naked of all coverings; and will not your nakedness then be great? ...
/.../the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xvi all our righteousnesses.htm

Letter ix. To Titus, Hierarch, Asking by Letter what is the House ...
... visions of the most godlike images; but that its impassioned part should wait upon,
and, at the same time, strive after, the most Divine coverings, through the ...
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Whom the Lady Miriam Sent
... set a tiny inlaid table close to the couch, and on the table put a bottle of wine
and a beaker; and brought last a heap of fine rugs and coverings which he ...
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Princely Service.
... The duty of Gershon was to convey the curtains, hangings, coverings and cords of
the tabernacle, and the hangings of the court; for this service, two wagons ...
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Composition and Style
... they were not allowed to make any alterations for the better, of course they would
not have exchanged their cottages for houses, nor their coverings of skins ...
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How a Religious Man Should Commit Himself to God in all ...
... And let your spirit be cleansed in this way from all imaginations, coverings and
things obscuring its vision, like an angel (not) tied to a body, who is not ...
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Coverings (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Coverings (7 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 7:16 I have decked
my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. ...
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Ornamental (4 Occurrences)
... twined byssus; (DBY). Proverbs 7:16 With' ornamental coverings I decked my
couch, Carved works -- cotton of Egypt. (YLT). Proverbs 31 ...
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Tabernacle (333 Occurrences)
... This framework was covered with four coverings, the first of linen, in which figures
of the symbolic cherubim were wrought with needlework in blue and purple ...
/t/tabernacle.htm - 101k

Kerchief
... They were apparently long veils or coverings put over the heads of those consulting
the false prophetesses and reaching down to the feet, for they were for ...
/k/kerchief.htm - 7k

Net (91 Occurrences)
... 7. (a.) Not including superfluous, incidental, or foreign matter, as boxes, coverings,
wraps, etc.; free from charges, deductions, etc; as, net profit; net ...
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Linens (1 Occurrence)
... Linens (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 7:16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry,
with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Gershonites (17 Occurrences)
... In the distribution of functions among the Levites, the Gershonites were charged
with the carrying of the curtains, coverings, screens, hangings, cords and ...
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Gershon (23 Occurrences)
... In the distribution of functions among the Levites, the Gershonites were charged
with the carrying of the curtains, coverings, screens, hangings, cords and ...
/g/gershon.htm - 16k

Gazelle (12 Occurrences)
... The beauty of the eyes is proverbial. The skin is used for floor coverings, pouches
or shoes, and the flesh is eaten, though not highly esteemed. ...
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Tanner (3 Occurrences)
... The sculptures give us an idea of the methods used for making the leather into sandals,
trimmings for chariots, coverings of chairs, decorations for harps ...
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