◄ 4299. matveh ►
Lexicon matveh: Garment, clothing Original Word: מַטְוֶה Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: matveh Pronunciation: mat-veh' Phonetic Spelling: (mat-veh') Definition: Garment, clothing Meaning: something spun Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spun From tavah; something spun -- spun. see HEBREW tavah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from tavah Definition that which is spun, yarn NASB Translation what they had spun (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַטְוֶה noun [masculine] that which is spun, yarn, Exodus 35:25 (P). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָוָה (tavah), meaning "to spin." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מַטְוֶה in the Strong's Concordance. However, related concepts of spinning and weaving can be found in Greek terms such as ὑφαντός (hyphantos, G5307), meaning "woven," and ἱμάτιον (himation, G2440), meaning "garment," which may encompass the idea of spun or woven materials in the New Testament context. Usage: The term מַטְוֶה is used in the context of describing materials that are spun or woven, typically referring to fabrics or textiles. Context: The Hebrew word מַטְוֶה (matveh) appears in the context of ancient Israelite culture, where spinning and weaving were common practices for creating garments and other textiles. The process of spinning involved twisting fibers together to form yarn or thread, which was then woven into fabric. This term is indicative of the craftsmanship and daily life in biblical times, reflecting the importance of textile production in the economy and domestic life of ancient Israel. The use of מַטְוֶה in the Hebrew Bible underscores the significance of clothing and fabric, not only for practical purposes but also for religious and ceremonial uses. The production of spun materials was often a communal activity, involving various members of the household or community, and was considered a valuable skill. Forms and Transliterations מַטְוֶ֗ה מטוה maṭ·weh matVeh maṭweh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 35:25 HEB: טָו֑וּ וַיָּבִ֣יאוּ מַטְוֶ֗ה אֶֽת־ הַתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙ NAS: and brought what they had spun, [in] blue KJV: and brought that which they had spun, [both] of blue, INT: spun and brought what blue and purple 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4299 1 Occurrence maṭ·weh — 1 Occ.