Strong's H4598 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מְעִיל (mᵉʻîyl)

Pronunciation: meh-eel'

POS: meh-eel' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from in the sense of covering;

Definition: from מָעַל in the sense of covering; a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment); cloke, coat, mantle, robe.

KJV Usage: cloke, coat, mantle, robe.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) robe
• 2. 1a) a garment worn over a tunic by men of rank
• 3. 1b) a long garment worn by David's daughters
• 4. 1c) a garment of the high priest
• 5. 1d) (fig.) of attributes

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1903
• GREEK G2440
• GREEK G4158
• GREEK G4749
• GREEK G5509

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