Words the Bible translates as coat
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 5 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- chitōnχιτώνthe tunic: the plain inner garment worn next to the skin, under the outer cloak
- ketonetכֻּתֹּנֶתa tunic: the shirt worn next to the body, the innermost visible layer of clothing for men and women alike
- me'ilמְעִילa robe: the long outer garment pulled on over other clothing as a mark of rank or dignity
- ḥamarחָמַרto coat something with tar: to seal it with bitumen so water cannot get in
+1 more meaning
- to foam up: to churn hard enough to froth and boil over
- ependutēsἐπενδύτηςcoatnot studied yet
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