Hebrew · H899, H906 · unreviewed

בִּגְדֵי הַבָּד

A covering , i.e. clothing ; also treachery or pillage · flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment

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בֶּגֶד H899 a covering , i.e. clothing ; also treachery or pillage
Pronunciation beged
Garment literally; metaphorically extends to treachery, capturing betrayal as removing protective covering of trust.
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בַּד H906 flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
Pronunciation bad
White linen garment; symbolizes priestly purity and sacred service in Temple contexts
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What does בִּגְדֵי הַבָּד (bigde habbad) mean in the Bible?

בֶּגֶד · בַּד is a Hebrew word meaning "linen clothing used in priestly service".

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Meaning

linen clothing used in priestly service
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