Bible Encyclopedias
Braided; Braiding

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

brād´ed , brād´ing ( τὸ πλέγαμα , tó plégama , "that which is plaited," 1 Timothy 2:9; ἡ ἐμπλοκή , hē emplokḗ , "a plaiting," 1 Peter 3:3 ): Used with reference to Christian women in two passages where the apostles emphasized the superiority of good works and spiritual grace over outward adornment. See EMBROIDERY .

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Braided; Braiding'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​b/braided-braiding.html. 1915.