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Broidered
Morrish Bible Dictionary
or 1. riqmah, variegated by 'curious' needlework or by different colours. Ezekiel 16:10,13,18; Ezekiel 26:16; Ezekiel 27:7,16,24 . The same Hebrew word is translated 'divers colours' in reference to the precious stones David had gathered together for the temple-service, 1 Chronicles 29:2 , and in the description of the great eagle in Ezekiel 17:3 . Also 'embroidering' in colours: cf. Exodus 35:35; Exodus 38:23 .
2. tashbets, chequer-work, used in the 'broidered coat,' which formed part of the high priest's dress. Exodus 28:4 . Also (shabats) in 'thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen.' Exodus 28:39 . The stones in the breastplate were to be 'interwoven' in gold. Exodus 28:20 .
3. πλέγμα, 'twined or plaited' hair, with which the Christian women were not to adorn themselves. 1 Timothy 2:9 .
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Broidered'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/b/broidered.html. 1897.
