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Lexicon :: Strong's H8071 - śimlâ

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שִׂמְלָה
Transliteration
śimlâ
Pronunciation
sim-law'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Perhaps by permutation for the fem. of סֶמֶל (H5566) (through the idea of a cover assuming the shape of the object beneath)
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TWOT Reference: 2270a

Strong’s Definitions

שִׂמְלָה simlâh, sim-law'; perhaps by permutation for the feminine of H5566 (through the idea of a cover assuming the shape of the object beneath); a dress, especially a mantle:—apparel, cloth(-es, -ing), garment, raiment. Compare H8008.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x

The KJV translates Strong's H8071 in the following manner: raiment (11x), clothes (6x), garment (6x), apparel (2x), cloth (2x), clothing (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x
The KJV translates Strong's H8071 in the following manner: raiment (11x), clothes (6x), garment (6x), apparel (2x), cloth (2x), clothing (2x).

  1. wrapper, mantle, covering garment, garments, clothes, raiment, a cloth

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שִׂמְלָה simlâh, sim-law'; perhaps by permutation for the feminine of H5566 (through the idea of a cover assuming the shape of the object beneath); a dress, especially a mantle:—apparel, cloth(-es, -ing), garment, raiment. Compare H8008.
STRONGS H8071: Abbreviations
† שִׂמְלָה noun feminine wrapper, mantle; — absolute שׂ׳ Genesis 9:23 +, construct שִׂמְלַת Deuteronomy 21:13; Deuteronomy 22:5; suffix שִׂמְלָֽתְךָ Deuteronomy 8:4, etc.; plural שְׂמָלֹת Genesis 45:22 (twice in verse) +, suffix שִׂמְלֹתָם Genesis 44:13 +, etc.; — wrapper, mantle (of man or [Ruth 3:3 +] woman), usually square piece of cloth worn as outer garment (see MackieHast. DB. i. 625; BenzEncy. Bib. iii. 2932), Genesis 35:2; Exodus 22:26 (both E), Deuteronomy 8:4; Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 21:13; Deuteronomy 22:3; Isaiah 3:6, 7; Isaiah 9:4; 2 Samuel 12:20 Kt, Ruth 3:3 Kt (Qr in both plural); as covering in sleep Genesis 9:23 (J; compare Exodus 22:26), bed-covering Deuteronomy 22:17; covering or receptacle for articles Exodus 12:34 (E), Judges 8:25; 1 Samuel 21:10, compare Proverbs 30:4; more generally garment, Deuteronomy 22:5, clothes (plural) Genesis 37:34; Genesis 44:13 (J), Genesis 41:14; Exodus 19:10, 14 (all E), Joshua 7:6 (JE); as costly gifts Genesis 45:22 (twice in verse); Exodus 3:22; Exodus 12:35 (all E).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

9:23; 9:23; 35:2; 37:34; 41:14; 44:13; 44:13; 45:22; 45:22

Exodus

3:22; 12:34; 12:35; 19:10; 19:14; 22:26; 22:26

Deuteronomy

8:4; 8:4; 10:18; 21:13; 21:13; 22:3; 22:5; 22:5; 22:17

Joshua

7:6

Judges

8:25

Ruth

3:3; 3:3

1 Samuel

21:10

2 Samuel

12:20

Proverbs

30:4

Isaiah

3:6; 3:7; 9:4

H8071

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H8071 matches the Hebrew שִׂמְלָה (śimlâ),
which occurs 31 times in 28 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 9:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 9:23 - Then Shem and Japheth took a robe, held it over their shoulders, and backed into the tent to cover their father. As they did this, they looked the other way so they would not see him naked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 35:2

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 35:2 - So Jacob told everyone in his household, “Get rid of all your pagan idols, purify yourselves, and put on clean clothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 37:34

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 37:34 - Then Jacob tore his clothes and dressed himself in burlap. He mourned deeply for his son for a long time.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 41:14

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:14 - Pharaoh sent for Joseph at once, and he was quickly brought from the prison. After he shaved and changed his clothes, he went in and stood before Pharaoh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 44:13

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:13 - When the brothers saw this, they tore their clothing in despair. Then they loaded their donkeys again and returned to the city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 45:22

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:22 - And he gave each of them new clothes—but to Benjamin he gave five changes of clothes and 300 pieces[fn] of silver.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 3:22

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 3:22 - Every Israelite woman will ask for articles of silver and gold and fine clothing from her Egyptian neighbors and from the foreign women in their houses. You will dress your sons and daughters with these, stripping the Egyptians of their wealth.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 12:34

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 12:34 - The Israelites took their bread dough before yeast was added. They wrapped their kneading boards in their cloaks and carried them on their shoulders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 12:35

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 12:35 - And the people of Israel did as Moses had instructed; they asked the Egyptians for clothing and articles of silver and gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 19:10

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 19:10 - Then the LORD told Moses, “Go down and prepare the people for my arrival. Consecrate them today and tomorrow, and have them wash their clothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 19:14 - So Moses went down to the people. He consecrated them for worship, and they washed their clothes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 22:27

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 22:27 - This coat may be the only blanket your neighbor has. How can a person sleep without it? If you do not return it and your neighbor cries out to me for help, then I will hear, for I am merciful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:4

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:4 - For all these forty years your clothes didn’t wear out, and your feet didn’t blister or swell.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 10:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 10:18 - He ensures that orphans and widows receive justice. He shows love to the foreigners living among you and gives them food and clothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 21:13 - and change the clothes she was wearing when she was captured. She will stay in your home, but let her mourn for her father and mother for a full month. Then you may marry her, and you will be her husband and she will be your wife.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 22:3 - Do the same if you find your neighbor’s donkey, clothing, or anything else your neighbor loses. Don’t ignore your responsibility.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 22:5 - “A woman must not put on men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing. Anyone who does this is detestable in the sight of the LORD your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 22:17 - He has accused her of shameful conduct, saying, “I discovered that your daughter was not a virgin.” But here is the proof of my daughter’s virginity.’ Then they must spread her bed sheet before the elders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 7:6 - Joshua and the elders of Israel tore their clothing in dismay, threw dust on their heads, and bowed face down to the ground before the Ark of the LORD until evening.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 8:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 8:25 - “Gladly!” they replied. They spread out a cloak, and each one threw in a gold earring he had gathered from the plunder.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rth 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 3:3 - Now do as I tell you—take a bath and put on perfume and dress in your nicest clothes. Then go to the threshing floor, but don’t let Boaz see you until he has finished eating and drinking.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 21:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 21:9 - “I only have the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah,” the priest replied. “It is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. Take that if you want it, for there is nothing else here.”
“There is nothing like it!” David replied. “Give it to me!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:20 - Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions,[fn] and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the LORD. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:4 - Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?
Who holds the wind in his fists?
Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?
Who has created the whole wide world?
What is his name—and his son’s name?
Tell me if you know!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:6 - In those days a man will say to his brother,
“Since you have a coat, you be our leader!
Take charge of this heap of ruins!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:7 - But he will reply,
“No! I can’t help.
I don’t have any extra food or clothes.
Don’t put me in charge!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 4:1 - In that day so few men will be left that seven women will fight for each man, saying, “Let us all marry you! We will provide our own food and clothing. Only let us take your name so we won’t be mocked as old maids.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 9:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:5 - The boots of the warrior
and the uniforms bloodstained by war
will all be burned.
They will be fuel for the fire.
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