מְעִ֣יל
𐤌𐤏𐤉𐤋
mᵉʻîyl
the robe
A large, outer garment—typically sleeveless—worn over other clothing, most often associated with individuals of high social status, priestly office, or royal function. In the Hebrew Bible, the מְעִיל is usually a distinct upper garment used for ceremonial, official, or honorific purposes—such as the priestly robe of the high priest, the royal mantle of Saul or Samuel, or the cloak of prophets. Its function is generally to serve as an outer layer, visually marking someone’s position or role, or as part of ritual dress. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to a substantial outer covering or garment in non-official contexts.
Exodus 29:5 · Word #10
Lexicon H4598
| Lemma | מְעִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | mᵉʻîyl |
| Strong's | H4598 |
| Definition | A large, outer garment—typically sleeveless—worn over other clothing, most often associated with individuals of high social status, priestly office, or royal function. In the Hebrew Bible, the מְעִיל is usually a distinct upper garment used for ceremonial, official, or honorific purposes—such as the priestly robe of the high priest, the royal mantle of Saul or Samuel, or the cloak of prophets. Its function is generally to serve as an outer layer, visually marking someone’s position or role, or as part of ritual dress. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to a substantial outer covering or garment in non-official contexts. |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the robe |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4598-06
outer covering-robe
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering highlights the garment as an outer, over-covering layer, reflecting the root sense of covering over. "Robe" captures its function as a substantial, often official outer garment, while the construct singular form is reflected without added definiteness. |
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