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covering of tapestry

Concise Bible Dictionary:

The word is marbaddim, translated “coverings of tapestry,” but may simply signify “coverlets” (Prov. 7:16¹⁶I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. (Proverbs 7:16); Prov. 31:22²²She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. (Proverbs 31:22)). The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else in scripture.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

4765 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

marbad

Phonic:

mar-bad’

Meaning:

from 7234; a coverlet

KJV Usage:

covering of tapestry