Lexical Summary abnet: Belt, Sash Original Word: אַבְנֵט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance girdle Of uncertain derivation; a belt -- girdle. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a girdle NASB Translation sash (6), sashes (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַבְנֵט noun [masculine] girdle — ׳א absolute Exodus 28:4 +; אַבְנֵָֽטְךָ֨ Isaiah 22:21; construct Exodus 39:29; אַבְנֵטִים Exodus 28:40; — girdle, of high priest Exodus 28:4,39; Exodus 39:29; Leviticus 8:7; Leviticus 16:4; of priests Exodus 28:40; Exodus 29:9; Leviticus 8:13 (all P); of high official Isaiah 22:21. — Josephusiii. 7. 2 ἀβανήθ; compare further LagGes. Abh. 39. **described JosAnt. iii. 7. 2 as a sash wound round breast several times, and falling to the feet; in ᵑ7 ᵑ6 הֶמְיָן (Persian) a money-bag wound round body StaThLz. 1894, 236. בֵּנַ֫יִם see below [בַּיִן]. Topical Lexicon Overview אַבְנֵט (’abnēt) denotes the sash or waistband that girded the tunic of priests and high officials. Though a small component of attire, it binds the garments of service, marking both consecration and delegated authority. Occurrences in Scripture 1. Priestly instruction: Exodus 28:4; 28:39; 28:40; 29:9; 39:29 Place within Priestly Garments Exodus 28 lists the sash among the “holy garments” by which Aaron and his sons are “to minister to Me as priests” (Exodus 28:4). For ordinary priests it was of fine twined linen, while the high priest’s daily sash was richly embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn (Exodus 28:39). The sash completed the priestly appearance of “glory and beauty,” keeping every other piece properly in place. Materials and Craftsmanship The ornate high-priestly sash symbolized the blended beauties of redemption—heavenly blue, regal purple, sacrificial scarlet, interwoven with radiant white linen. Its careful workmanship mirrors the precision required in approaching a holy God. Conversely, on the Day of Atonement the high priest exchanged the ornate sash for one of plain linen (Leviticus 16:4), emphasizing humility and holiness when he entered the Most Holy Place. Liturgical Function Tightening the sash prepared the priest for service, much like girding one’s loins for action. Priestly ministries—sacrifice, intercession, blessing—were performed only after the sash was bound, illustrating that readiness and order are prerequisites for acceptable worship. Symbolic and Typological Significance 1. Truth and Integrity. A securely fastened sash pictures inner truthfulness. Paul draws the parallel: “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist” (Ephesians 6:14). Broader Old Testament Usage Isaiah 22:21 applies ’abnēt to the royal steward: “I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him”. The sash thus signifies transference of authority. Whereas Shebna abused his office, Eliakim would become “a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem,” prefiguring the faithful stewardship of Messiah. New Testament Echoes Beyond Revelation and Ephesians, the image of being girded recurs in Luke 12:35 and 1 Peter 1:13, urging vigilance and moral preparedness. Allusions to the priestly sash remind believers that they, too, are a “royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), called to serve in purity and truth. Practical Application for Believers • Readiness: As the sash gathered loose garments, so believers are to gather their thoughts and affections for undivided service. Thus אַבְנֵט, though mentioned only nine times, binds together themes of holiness, authority, and service from Sinai to the New Jerusalem. Forms and Transliterations אַבְנֵ֔ט אַבְנֵ֜ט אַבְנֵטִ֑ים אבנט אבנטים בָּֽאַבְנֵ֔ט באבנט הָאַבְנֵ֞ט האבנט וְאַבְנֵ֑ט וְאַבְנֵ֥ט וְאַבְנֵֽטְךָ֙ וּבְאַבְנֵ֥ט ואבנט ואבנטך ובאבנט ’aḇ·nê·ṭîm ’aḇ·nêṭ ’aḇnêṭ ’aḇnêṭîm avNet avneTim bā’aḇnêṭ bā·’aḇ·nêṭ baavNet hā’aḇnêṭ hā·’aḇ·nêṭ haavNet ū·ḇə·’aḇ·nêṭ ūḇə’aḇnêṭ uveavNet veavNet veavneteCha wə’aḇnêṭ wə’aḇnêṭəḵā wə·’aḇ·nê·ṭə·ḵā wə·’aḇ·nêṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:4 HEB: תַּשְׁבֵּ֖ץ מִצְנֶ֣פֶת וְאַבְנֵ֑ט וְעָשׂ֨וּ בִגְדֵי־ NAS: a turban and a sash, and they shall make KJV: a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make INT: of checkered A turban sash shall make garments Exodus 28:39 Exodus 28:40 Exodus 29:9 Exodus 39:29 Leviticus 8:7 Leviticus 8:13 Leviticus 16:4 Isaiah 22:21 9 Occurrences |
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