מַרְבַדִּ֥ים
𐤌𐤓𐤁𐤃𐤉𐤌
marevadim
coverings
from רָבַד; a coverlet; covering of tapestry.
H4765
Proverbs 31:22 · Word #1
Lexicon H4765
| Lemma | מַרְבַד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤓𐤁𐤃 |
| Transliteration | marbad |
| Strong's | H4765 |
| In-context | coverings |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H4765-01
spread-coverlets
| Root | רבד (r-b-d) |
| Core Meanings | to spread out, to lay in layers, to overlay, to carpet |
| Semantic Range | coverlets, carpets, layered coverings, tapestry-like spreads placed on couches or beds |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical contexts, these spread-coverlets signify comfort, luxury, and domestic adornment, often associated with wealth or seduction imagery, highlighting the cultural importance of layered textiles in ancient Near Eastern households. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine noun in the plural absolute form; from the verbal root רבד. No pronominal suffix; appears twice in this plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from רבד, "to spread or lay in layers," and denotes coverings formed by spreading or layering fabric. Rendering it "spread-coverlets" preserves the verbal sense of something laid out or overlaid, while the plural form reflects the masculine plural absolute morphology (HNcmpa). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (2 occurrences of H4765)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 7:16 | מַ֭רְבַדִּים | marevadim | coverings |
| Proverbs 31:22 | מַרְבַדִּ֥ים | marevadim | coverings |