Strong’s H3847

לָבַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

labash

Pronunciation

lah-BASH or lah-BESH

Definition

To clothe, to wear, to put on

Meaning

wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

Usage

The Hebrew verb "labash" primarily means "to clothe" or "to put on" garments. It is used both in literal and metaphorical contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible. Literally, it refers to the act of dressing oneself or others in clothing. Metaphorically, it can describe being endowed with qualities or attributes, such as righteousness or strength.

Bible references

Genesis 3:21;Genesis 27:15;Genesis 27:16;Genesis 28:20;Genesis 38:19;Genesis 41:42;Exodus 28:41;Exodus 29:5;Exodus 29:8;Exodus 29:30;Exodus 40:13;Exodus 40:14;Leviticus 6:10;Leviticus 6:10;Leviticus 6:11;Leviticus 8:7;Leviticus 8:13;Leviticus 16:4;Leviticus 16:4;Leviticus 16:23;Leviticus 16:24;Leviticus 16:32;Leviticus 21:10;Numbers 20:26;Numbers 20:28