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Covering of the Eyes

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Occurs only in Genesis 20:16 . In the Revised Version the rendering is "it (i.e., Abimelech's present of 1,000 pieces of silver to Abraham) is for thee a covering of the eyes." This has been regarded as an implied advice to Sarah to conform to the custom of married women, and wear a complete veil, covering the eyes as well as the rest of the face.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Covering of the Eyes'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/covering-of-the-eyes.html. 1897.
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