Introduction:
Looms are devices used for weaving cloth, an essential craft in ancient times for producing garments and textiles. The Bible, while not extensively detailing the mechanics of looms, provides insights into their significance in the daily life and economy of biblical societies. The use of looms is indicative of the domestic and industrial activities that were integral to the culture and survival of the people in biblical times.

Biblical References:
The Bible makes several references to weaving and the products of looms, highlighting their importance. In the Book of Exodus, the construction of the Tabernacle involved skilled weavers: "All the skilled women spun with their hands and brought what they had spun—blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen" (Exodus 35:25). This passage underscores the role of women in the craft and the high value placed on woven materials for sacred purposes.

In Judges 16, the account of Samson and Delilah includes a reference to a loom: "So while he slept, Delilah took the seven braids of his hair and wove them into the fabric on the loom" (Judges 16:13). This narrative illustrates the loom's presence in domestic settings and its use in everyday life.

Cultural and Historical Context:
Looms in biblical times were typically simple, vertical structures, often made of wood. They were used to weave wool, linen, and other fibers into cloth. The process of weaving was labor-intensive and required skill, making it a respected craft. The production of textiles was a significant part of the economy, with garments being a primary trade item.

The Proverbs 31 woman is described as one who "selects wool and flax and works with eager hands" (Proverbs 31:13), indicating her industrious nature and the value of weaving in managing a household. This passage reflects the virtuous and diligent character expected of women, as well as the economic contribution of weaving to the family.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance:
Weaving and looms carry symbolic meanings in the Bible. The intricate process of weaving can be seen as a metaphor for God's creation and providence. In Psalm 139:13, the psalmist declares, "For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb" , using the imagery of weaving to describe God's intimate involvement in the creation of life.

The act of weaving also symbolizes the interconnectedness of the community and the fabric of society. Just as threads are woven together to create a single piece of cloth, individuals are brought together to form a cohesive community under God's guidance.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide detailed descriptions of looms, the references to weaving and textiles highlight their importance in biblical times. Looms were essential tools for producing garments and textiles, reflecting the skill and industriousness of those who used them. The symbolism associated with weaving further enriches the spiritual and cultural understanding of this ancient craft.

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... This looms big with a great crowd scattered throughout the earth. We know so much. ...
Whether spelled the English way or the German, it looms big. ...
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Letter ix. Religious Culture and Duty.
... sickness, loss, bereavement. The great fact of death looms up at the end
of every pathway, however bright and happy. The universal ...
/.../letter ix religious culture and.htm

The Evolution of a Mother
... their doom. But as we draw nearer the apex of the animal kingdom, the spectacle
of a protective Maternity looms into view. At what ...
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The Servant-Lord and his Servants
... began when He laid aside, not the garments of earth, but the vesture of the heavens,
and girded Himself, not with the cincture woven in man's looms, but with ...
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A Full-Length Picture in Colors.
... The figure of a man, large to gigantic size, majestic, yet kindly as well as
kingly, looms out through these lines before the reader's face. ...
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God's Wooing.
... Look to your looms again; Faster and faster Fly the great shuttles Prepared
by the Master. Life's in the loom, Room for it"room! ...
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What Lasts
... effete. What would the hand-loom weaver's knowledge of how to throw his
shuttle be worth in a weaving-shed with a thousand looms? ...
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A Crisis of Neglect and Success.
... years. At the basis of all is the great need, of course. That looms big
and gaunt and spectral in any survey of the matter. Then ...
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A Quick Run Round the World.
... The cry of need here is deep and pathetic. Pushing on still to the east, the great
land of China with its dependencies, looms up in all its huge giant size. ...
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Failure Swallowed by victory.
... He can't be killed off; though men have never ceased trying to kill him off.
The Jew looms up bigger to-day than for many generations. ...
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Looms (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Looms (2 Occurrences). Jeremiah 6:1 Put yourselves
under covert, ye children of Benjamin, away from the ...
/l/looms.htm - 6k

Loom (3 Occurrences)
... from atmospheric influences; as, the ship looms large; the land looms high. 5.
(vi) To rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense. ...
/l/loom.htm - 8k

Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... 27). The looms are still commonly used among the Bedouins. Supppose ... invention.
The products of the Bedouin looms are coarse in texture. Such ...
/w/weaving.htm - 17k

Loop

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Polygamy
... the wrong to woman in denying to her the rights and privileges of monogamous marriage,
the interference with the rights of man to such marriage looms up in ...
/p/polygamy.htm - 19k

Crafts (2 Occurrences)
... The modern invasion of European manufacturers has not yet driven out the weavers
who toil at looms much like those described by the ancient Egyptian drawings. ...
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