אַדֶּרֶת
Something ample (as a large vine, a wide dress)
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What does אַדֶּרֶת (ʾaderet) mean in the Bible?
אַדֶּרֶת (ʾaderet) is a Hebrew word meaning "something ample (as a large vine, a wide dress)". something ample (as a large vine, a wide dress) BDB: glory Usage: garment, glory, goodly, mantle, robe.
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Meaning
Encompasses both literal garment and metaphorical splendor; visible amplitude that signals status or divine majesty.
something ample (as a large vine, a wide dress) BDB: glory Usage: garment, glory, goodly, mantle, robe.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.