מִגְבָּע֑וֹת

𐤌𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤅𐤕

migebaot

headbands

from the same as גִּבְעָה; a cap (as hemispherical); bonnet.

H4021

Leviticus 8:13 · Word #13

Lexicon H4021

Lemmaמִגְבָּעָה
Lemma (Paleo)𐤌𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤄
Transliterationmigbâʻâh
Strong'sH4021
In-contextheadbands

Morphology HNcfpa All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender f — Feminine — Feminine
Number p — Plural — Plural
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

SIBI-P1 H4021-02

hill-shaped caps

Rootגבע (g-b-ʿ)
Core Meaningshill, mound, elevation, height, rounded prominence
Semantic Rangerounded caps, bonnets, priestly headgear, dome-shaped coverings
Conceptual SignificanceUsed especially of priestly attire in the tabernacle service, these "hill-shaped caps" signify dignity and consecration. Their elevated, rounded form visually echoes the root idea of height, symbolizing honor and distinction in sacred service.
Morphological NotesNoun, common feminine plural absolute (מִגְבָּעֹת); from מִגְבָּעָה, a derivative noun formed with prefixed מ indicating an object characterized by the root idea (that which is mound-shaped).
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives from the root גבע, meaning "hill" or "elevated mound," and refers to a rounded head covering shaped like a small hill. Rendering it as "hill-shaped caps" preserves the root imagery of elevation and rounded form while accurately reflecting the feminine plural absolute morphology.

AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)

Words from Root גבע (hill, mound, elevation, height, rounded prominence)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
H1389-01 bagiveah in the Hill (Gibeah)
H1390-01 bagiveah in the Hill (Gibeah)
H1387-01 begeva in Geba (Hillock)

Word Usage (4 occurrences of H4021)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Exodus 28:40 וּ/מִגְבָּעוֹת֙ umigebaot and turbans
Exodus 29:9 מִגְבָּעֹ֔ת migebaot headbands
Exodus 39:28 הַ/מִּגְבָּעֹ֖ת hamigebaot headbands