Topical Encyclopedia
The term "broidered" refers to the art of embroidery, which involves decorating fabric with needlework. In the context of the Bible, broidered work is often associated with intricate and skillful craftsmanship, reflecting beauty, wealth, and divine instruction. The use of broidered garments and materials is mentioned in several passages, highlighting their significance in both religious and cultural settings.
Biblical References:1.
Exodus 28:39 : "You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion the sash with embroidered work." This verse describes the garments of the High Priest, specifically the tunic, turban, and sash, which were to be made with fine linen and embroidered work. The detailed instructions for the priestly garments underscore the importance of beauty and precision in the service of God, symbolizing purity and holiness.
2.
Ezekiel 16:10 : "I clothed you with embroidered cloth and put sandals of fine leather on your feet. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk." In this passage, God speaks to Jerusalem, personified as a woman, describing how He adorned her with luxurious and beautiful garments, including embroidered cloth. This imagery conveys God's care and the honor He bestowed upon His people, despite their later unfaithfulness.
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Ezekiel 27:7 : "Of fine embroidered linen from Egypt was your sail, serving as your banner; your awnings were of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah." Here, the prophet Ezekiel describes the wealth and splendor of Tyre, a powerful and prosperous city. The use of embroidered linen from Egypt as sails signifies the city's opulence and the high value placed on such craftsmanship.
Cultural and Religious Significance:In ancient Israel, broidered garments were not only a sign of wealth and status but also held religious significance. The detailed embroidery on the High Priest's garments, as commanded by God, was a reflection of the divine order and beauty. These garments set the priests apart, symbolizing their consecration and the sacredness of their duties.
The use of broidered work in the tabernacle and later in the temple also highlights its importance in worship and the presence of God. The intricate designs and the use of fine materials were meant to honor God and create a space that reflected His glory and majesty.
Symbolism:Broidered garments in the Bible often symbolize righteousness, purity, and divine favor. They are used metaphorically to describe God's relationship with His people, as seen in
Ezekiel 16:10, where God adorns Jerusalem with embroidered cloth, signifying His love and covenant with them.
In a broader sense, the concept of broidered work can be seen as a reflection of the beauty and complexity of God's creation. Just as embroidery involves careful planning and skill, so too does God's design for the world and His people.
Conclusion:The biblical references to broidered work emphasize the value placed on beauty, skill, and devotion in both worship and daily life. These passages remind believers of the importance of honoring God with the best of their abilities and resources, reflecting His glory in all aspects of life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Broider.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
BROIDEREDbroid'-erd:
(1) riqmah, "variegation of color" (Ezekiel 16:10, 13, 18;Ezekiel 26:16;Ezekiel 27:7, 16, 24);
(2) tashbets, "checkered stuff" (as reticulated). The high priest's garments consisted of "a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat (Exodus 28:4 the King James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) "a coat of checker work"), a miter, and a girdle";
(3) plegma, "twined or plaited work" (1 Timothy 2:9 the King James Version).
SeeBRAIDED;EMBROIDERY.
Greek
4117. plegma -- a braiding... Word Origin from pleko Definition a braiding NASB Word Usage braided hair (1). braided
hair. From pleko; a plait (of hair) --
broidered hair. see GREEK pleko.
...Strong's Hebrew
7553. riqmah -- variegated stuff... colors (1).
broidered work, divers colors, raiment of needlework on both sides.
From raqam; variegation of color; specifically, embroidery
...8665. tashbets -- checkered
...broidered. From shabats; checkered stuff (as reticulated) --broidered. see HEBREW
shabats. 8664b, 8665. tashbets. 8666 . Strong's Numbers.
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Ezekiel's Discourse
... Of fine linen withbroidered work from Egypt was thy sail, that it might be to thee
for an ensign; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was thine awning....
1 Timothy ii. 10-Aug
... In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness
and sobriety; not withbroidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly...
They Indeed who Say that Baptism is not to be Repeated...
... of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst
commit whoredom with them; and tookest my [1330]broidered garments, and...
The Spiced Wine of My Pomegranate;
... I clothed thee also withbroidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I
girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk....
Vile Ingratitude!
... The rich man in the parable of Jesus was clothed in scarlet, but we are
better robed than he, for we are clothed inbroidered-work....
Letter xiv. Dress.
... LETTER XIV. Dress. "In like manner also that women adorn themselves in modest apparel,
with shame-facedness, and sobriety; not withbroidered hair, or gold, or...
November was Now Drawing to a Close, and St. ...
... Sell these uselessbroidered silks,"these flaunting banners;"take the silver, gold,
and bank- notes which hysterical pilgrims cast at your feet!"this...
The Temple and Its Dedication
... by spacious courts with magnificent approaches, and lined with carved cedar and
burnished gold, the temple structure, with itsbroidered hangings and rich...
The Portrait of the Bride
... 14. She shall be led unto the King inbroidered work: the virgins, her
companions, that follow her shall be brought unto thee.15....
Rom. xvi. 5
... It is not from bracelets, or from necklaces, nor from their eunuchs either, and
their maid-servants, and gold-broidered dresses, but from their toils in behalf...
Thesaurus
Broidered (9 Occurrences)... (imp. & pp) of Broider. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
BROIDERED.
... See BRAIDED;
EMBROIDERY. Multi-Version Concordance
Broidered (9 Occurrences).
...Richly (26 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Psalms 45:14 She shall be led unto the king inbroidered work: The virgins
her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee. (See JPS)....
Woven (40 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Psalms 45:14 She shall be led unto the king inbroidered work: The virgins
her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee. (See JPS)....
Network (19 Occurrences)
... For "abroidered coat" (Exodus 28:4 the King James Version), the Revised Version
(British and American) gives "a coat of checker work." SeeBROIDERED...
Checkerwork
... For "abroidered coat" (Exodus 28:4 the King James Version), the Revised Version
(British and American) gives "a coat of checker work." SeeBROIDERED...
Checker-work (1 Occurrence)
... For "abroidered coat" (Exodus 28:4 the King James Version), the Revised Version
(British and American) gives "a coat of checker work." SeeBROIDERED...
Fairs (6 Occurrences)
... 27:16 Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making:
they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, andbroidered work, and...
Traded (16 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 27:24 these traded with thee in sumptuous clothes, in wrappings of blue
andbroidered work, and in chests full of variegated stuffs, bound with cords...
Tookest (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Ezekiel 16:18 And tookest thybroidered garments, and coveredst
them: and thou hast set mine oil and mine incense before them....
Embroidery (12 Occurrences)
... Version (British and American) of Exodus 28:39 shabhats is translated "weave." In
Exodus 28:4 occurs the word tashbets, which is translated "broidered" in the...
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