In biblical times, the concept of wrapping is often associated with clothing, burial practices, and the care of sacred objects. The act of wrapping is both practical and symbolic, reflecting themes of protection, preparation, and sanctity.

Clothing and Protection

The Bible frequently mentions garments and the act of wrapping oneself in clothing as a means of protection and modesty. In the ancient Near East, clothing was essential for protection against the elements and was often wrapped around the body. For instance, in the Book of Job, Job speaks of wrapping himself in righteousness: "I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban" (Job 29:14). This metaphorical use of wrapping signifies the protective and encompassing nature of righteousness.

Burial Practices

Wrapping is notably significant in the context of burial customs. The Gospels describe the burial of Jesus Christ, where His body was wrapped in linen cloths. In the Gospel of John, it is recorded: "So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom" (John 19:40). This practice was a sign of respect and care for the deceased, ensuring that the body was prepared properly for burial.

Similarly, the account of Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead, includes a reference to burial wrappings: "The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth" (John 11:44). The act of unwrapping Lazarus symbolizes the release from death and the new life granted by Jesus.

Sacred Objects

Wrapping also pertains to the care and handling of sacred objects. The Ark of the Covenant, a central and holy object in Israelite worship, was carefully wrapped for transport. In the Book of Numbers, the Kohathites were instructed on how to wrap the sacred items of the Tabernacle: "When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and the camp is ready to move, only then are the Kohathites to come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy things, or they will die" (Numbers 4:15). This careful wrapping and handling underscore the reverence and sanctity attributed to objects associated with God's presence.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

The act of wrapping in the Bible often carries deeper spiritual meanings. It can symbolize God's protection and care for His people, as seen in the imagery of God wrapping His people in His love and righteousness. Isaiah speaks of God clothing His people with garments of salvation: "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" (Isaiah 61:10). This imagery conveys the idea of divine protection and the transformative power of God's grace.

In summary, the concept of wrapping in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing practical, ceremonial, and symbolic dimensions. Whether in the context of clothing, burial, or the handling of sacred objects, wrapping serves as a powerful metaphor for protection, preparation, and the sacredness of life and divine presence.1. (v. t.) To snatch up; transport; -- chiefly used in the p. p. wrapt.

2. (v. t.) To wind or fold together; to arrange in folds.

3. (v. t.) To cover by winding or folding; to envelop completely; to involve; to enfold; -- often with up.

4. (v. t.) To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide; hence, to involve, as an effect or consequence; to be followed by.

5. (n.) A wrapper; -- often used in the plural for blankets, furs, shawls, etc., used in riding or traveling.

4683. sparganoo -- to wrap in swaddling clothes
... to wrap in swaddling clothes. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sparganoo Phonetic
Spelling: (spar-gan-o'-o) Short Definition: I wrap in swaddling clothes ...
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1794. entulisso -- to wrap up
... to wrap up. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: entulisso Phonetic Spelling:
(en-too-lis'-so) Short Definition: I wrap up, roll round, envelop Definition: I ...
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4958. sustello -- to draw together, hence wrap up
... to draw together, hence wrap up. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sustello
Phonetic Spelling: (soos-tel'-lo) Short Definition: I shorten, swathe Definition ...
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1750. eneileo -- to roll in, to wind in
... to roll in, to wind in. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eneileo Phonetic Spelling:
(en-i-leh'-o) Short Definition: I wrap up, roll up in something ...
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4016. periballo -- to throw around, put on
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: periballo Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-bal'-lo) Short
Definition: I cast around, clothe Definition: I cast around, wrap a garment ...
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1903. ependutes -- an outer tunic
... outer tunic. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: ependutes Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-en-doo'-tace) Short Definition: a coat, outer wrap Definition: a ...
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1744. enduno -- creep.
... creep. From ennomos and duno; to sink (by implication, wrap (compare enduo) on,
ie (figuratively) sneak -- creep. see GREEK ennomos. see GREEK duno. ...
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1667. helisso -- to roll up, to coil
... fold up. A form of heilisso; to coil or wrap -- fold up. see GREEK heilisso. (elixeis) --
1 Occurrence. (elissomenon) -- 1 Occurrence. 1666, 1667. ...
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1507. heilisso -- roll together.
... roll together. A prolonged form of a primary but defective verb heilo (of the same
meaning); to coil or wrap -- roll together. See also helisso. ...
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3874. lut -- to wrap closely or tightly, enwrap, envelop
... lut. 3875 . to wrap closely or tightly, enwrap, envelop. Transliteration: lut
Phonetic Spelling: (loot) Short Definition: wrapped. Word Origin a prim. ... cast, wrap ...
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1563. galam -- to wrap up, fold, fold together
... galam. 1564 . to wrap up, fold, fold together. Transliteration: galam Phonetic
Spelling: (gaw-lam') Short Definition: together. Word Origin a prim. ... wrap together ...
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5844a. atah -- to wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself
... 5844, 5844a. atah. 5844b . to wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself.
Transliteration: atah Short Definition: cover. Word Origin a prim. ...
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6801. tsanaph -- to wrap or wind up together
... 6800, 6801. tsanaph. 6802 . to wrap or wind up together. Transliteration: tsanaph
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-naf') Short Definition: attired. Word Origin a prim ...
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5844. atah -- to wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself
... 5843, 5844. atah. 5844a . to wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself.
Transliteration: atah Phonetic Spelling: (aw-taw') Short Definition: self. ...
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4594. maateh -- a wrap, mantle
... 4593, 4594. maateh. 4595 . a wrap, mantle. Transliteration: maateh Phonetic
Spelling: (mah-at-eh') Short Definition: mantle. Word ...
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5440. sabak -- to interweave
... root Definition to interweave NASB Word Usage tangled (1), wrap around (1). fold
together, wrap. A primitive root; to entwine -- fold together, wrap. ...
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2280. chabash -- to bind, bind on, bind up
... bind up, gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about. A primitive
root; to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or ...
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5686. abath -- to wind, weave
... root Definition to wind, weave NASB Word Usage weave it together (1). wrap up. A
primitive root; to interlace, ie (figuratively) to pervert -- wrap up. ...
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5968. alaph -- to cover
... faint, overlaid, wrap self. A primitive root; to veil or cover; figuratively, to
be languid -- faint, overlaid, wrap self. 5967, 5968. alaph. 5969 . ...
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The Way of Transgressors.
... "But I'll wrap up warmly, and put on my India rubbers.". ... "Amanda!". "Don't be so
serious, ma. I will wrap up close and have my feet well protected. ...
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His Behaviour in Places Where There were Christians of Both Sexes.
... But the women and the maidens will wrap their hands in their garments; and we also,
with circumspection and with all purity, our eyes looking upwards, shall ...
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And Nicodemus Rising Up, Stood in the Midst of the Counsel...
... And they said to him: With grief were we grieved that thou didst beg the body
of Jesus, and wrap it in clean linen, and lay it in a tomb. ...
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The Next Performance is Mainly Directed against Faith in the ...
... But Mr. Wilson to our surprise and sorrow proceeds:""We cannot be content to wrap
this question up and leave it for a mystery, as to what shall become of ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/iv the next performance is.htm

The Bed and Its Covering
... "For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering
narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.""Isaiah 28:20. ...
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Grieving the Spirit
... It depends on us whether we wrap it in a napkin, and stow it away underground
somewhere, or whether we use it, and fructify and increase it. ...
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God's Gentle Power
... it is a great thing when a sinner is willing to wrap his face when he is confounded,
and say, "I cannot defend my course; I am guilty." We know that if at our ...
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An Appeal to Sinners
... own righteousness, and putting on Christ's. How can I do that, if I wittingly
wrap my own garment about me? and if in order to come ...
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Self-Humbling and Self-Searching
... Do you feel you are getting cool? Then wrap your face in your mantle
to-night! ... Wrap your face again, I beseech you, in your mantle. ...
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Have Long Pondered
... So I purposely use brevity and wrap up the ideas I draw from the deep questionings
of philosophy in new and unaccustomed words which speak only to you and to ...
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Wrap (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wrap (9 Occurrences). ... You fasten up my iniquity. (See NAS).
Isaiah 8:16 Wrap up the testimony. Seal the law among my disciples. (WEB). ...
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Cold (25 Occurrences)
... After sunset the people wrap themselves up and go to sleep. They prefer to wrap
up their heads rather than their feet in order to keep warm. ...
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Wrapped (40 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Wrap. Multi-Version Concordance
Wrapped (40 Occurrences). Matthew 27:59 Joseph took the ...
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Highminded (3 Occurrences)
... are rich. that they be not highminded"); of tuphoo "to wrap in mist or
smoke," trop., to wrap in conceit, to make proud, etc. (2 ...
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Veil (67 Occurrences)
... meant. (5) tsa`iph, Genesis 24:65; Genesis 38:14, 19. A large wrap is
meant, which at times was used to cover the face also. In ...
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Kerchief
... The precise meaning of the word is uncertain. It appears to have been a long loose
shawl, such as Oriental women wrap themselves in (Ruth 3:15; Isaiah 3:22). ...
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Narrower (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 28:20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and
the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. (KJV ASV WBS YLT). ...
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Oneself (10 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Isaiah 28:20 For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the
blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in. (WEB DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Lap (12 Occurrences)
... See 1st Lap, 10. 13. (n.) To fold; to bend and lay over or on something; as, to
lap a piece of cloth. 14. (n.) To wrap or wind around something. 15. ...
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Whip (7 Occurrences)
... 8. (vt) To overlay (a cord, rope, or the like) with other cords going round and
round it; to overcast, as the edge of a seam; to wrap; -- often with about ...
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