Definition and Cultural Context:
Wrapping in biblical times often referred to the practice of covering or enclosing objects, bodies, or gifts with cloth or other materials. This practice was common in various aspects of daily life, religious rituals, and significant events such as births, deaths, and offerings.

Biblical References:

1. Wrapping in Burial Practices:
Wrapping was a significant part of burial customs in ancient Israel. The body of the deceased was typically wrapped in linen cloths. This is evident in the account of Jesus' burial. In John 19:40 , it states, "They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom." This practice was a sign of respect and care for the deceased, ensuring that the body was treated with dignity.

2. Swaddling Clothes:
The birth of Jesus is marked by the mention of wrapping in Luke 2:7 , "And she gave birth to her firstborn Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Swaddling was a common practice for infants, symbolizing care, protection, and warmth. It reflects the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth and the fulfillment of prophecy.

3. Symbolism of Wrapping in Sacrificial Offerings:
In the context of offerings, wrapping could symbolize preparation and dedication. While not explicitly mentioned as "wrapping," the careful preparation of offerings, including the use of specific materials and methods, reflects a similar concept. The meticulous nature of these preparations underscores the importance of approaching God with reverence and intentionality.

4. Wrapping in Daily Life:
Wrapping was also a practical aspect of daily life, used for carrying goods, storing items, and protecting valuable possessions. The use of cloths and other materials for wrapping was a common practice, reflecting the resourcefulness and simplicity of life in biblical times.

Theological Implications:

The act of wrapping, particularly in the context of burial and birth, carries deep theological significance. It highlights themes of humility, care, and the sanctity of life. The wrapping of Jesus in both His birth and burial signifies the full humanity of Christ, His identification with human experiences, and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. The practice of wrapping in various contexts serves as a reminder of the importance of preparation, respect, and dedication in one's relationship with God and others.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wrap.3608. othonion -- a piece of fine linen
... of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: othonion Phonetic Spelling: (oth-on'-ee-
on) Short Definition: a linen bandage Definition: a linen bandage, a wrapping. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3608.htm - 6k1545. gelom -- a wrapping, garment
... 1544, 1545. gelom. 1546 . a wrapping, garment. Transliteration: gelom
Phonetic Spelling: (ghel-ome') Short Definition: clothes. ...
/hebrew/1545.htm - 6k

8040. semovl -- the left
... Or smosl {sem-ole'}; a primitive word (rather perhaps from the same as simlah (by
insertion of the aleph) through the idea of wrapping up); properly, dark (as ...
/hebrew/8040.htm - 6k

2542. chammuq -- curving, curve
... Word Origin from chamaq Definition curving, curve NASB Word Usage curves (1). joints.
From chamaq; a wrapping, ie Drawers -- joints. see HEBREW chamaq. ...
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The Limits of Liberty
... He envelops, as it were, the practical solution in a wrapping of large principles;
verses 23, 24 precede the specific answer, and are general principles ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the limits of liberty 2.htm

"The Pharaoh Drew Nigh"
... scroll. The king looked at the writing on the wrapping. ... it.". Kenkenes took the
scroll thrust toward him, and ripped off the linen wrapping. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xliii the pharaoh drew.htm

The Tomb of Jesus
... of Arimathea, and the timid Nicodemus, assisted by those holy women, drawing out
the nails and taking down the mangled body; we behold them wrapping him in ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the tomb of jesus.htm

Christ's Birth
... Then Mary seemed to come to herself, and she took the Child up from the carpet,
wrapping Him in the cloth which covered Him, and held Him in her arms to her ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xi christs birth.htm

Vanished Hopes
... From her position, she saw running toward them John of Gischala, with his long garments
whipping about him, wrapping his tall figure in live cerements. ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xxii vanished hopes.htm

Andromeda
... Judge ye if this be my sin, for I know none other.' She ended; Wrapping her
head in her mantle she stood, and the people were silent. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/andromeda.htm

The Punishment of Atsu
... "Thou canst see, my master, that if thy message bore the wrapping for the epistle
to Snofru, the message to the holy father must have borne thy name. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter viii the punishment of.htm

The Way to Preach to those who Sleep in Sin.
... Our hearers often knew what was coming, they heard the heads of the discourse, and
began to see the end before we got there, wrapping themselves in a habit of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxxv the way to preach.htm

Blowing the Clouds Away
... So those spiritual clouds that were hanging so low above me and wrapping me in their
somber shadows could not be blown away by my feeble breath. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk forty blowing the clouds.htm

And the Jews, Hearing that Joseph had Begged the Body of Jesus...
... Jesus? Behold, I have put him in my new tomb, wrapping him in clean linen;
and I have rolled a stone to the door of the tomb. And ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 12 and the jews.htm

Wrapping (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wrapping (3 Occurrences). Acts 5:6 The younger men, however,
rose, and wrapping the body up, carried it out and buried it. (WEY). ...
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Wrappeth (5 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 22:18 And thy coverer covering, wrapping round, Wrappeth thee round, O babbler,
On a land broad of sides -- there thou diest, And there the chariots of ...
/w/wrappeth.htm - 8k

Fine (184 Occurrences)
... fine linen," the Revised Version (British and American) "a linen cloth"; compare
Mark 14:51, 52 Matthew 27:59 Luke 23:53); it was used for wrapping the body at ...
/f/fine.htm - 47k

Wrappings (7 Occurrences)

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Younger (39 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT). Acts 5:6 The younger men, however, rose, and
wrapping the body up, carried it out and buried it. (WEY YLT). ...
/y/younger.htm - 18k

Lapping (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lap. 2. (n.) A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material
used by calico printers. Multi-Version Concordance Lapping (2 Occurrences). ...
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Diest (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 22:18 And thy coverer covering, wrapping round, Wrappeth thee round, O babbler,
On a land broad of sides -- there thou diest, And there the chariots of ...
/d/diest.htm - 9k

Paper (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A substance in the form of thin sheets or leaves
intended to be written or printed on, or to be used in wrapping. ...
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Perpetual (57 Occurrences)
... per-pet'-u-al, per-pet'-u-al-i, pur-pe-tu'-i-ti (`olam, netsach, tamidh): Perpetual
is usually the translation of `olam, properly, "a wrapping up" or "hiding ...
/p/perpetual.htm - 28k

Patch (5 Occurrences)
... heighten beauty. 4. (n.) A piece of greased cloth or leather used as wrapping
for a rifle ball, to make it fit the bore. 5. (n.) Fig ...
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