Original Word: חֲתֻלָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chathullah
Pronunciation: khat-oo-law'
Phonetic Spelling: (khath-ool-law')
Definition: Swaddling cloth, wrapping
Meaning: a swathing cloth

swaddling band

From chathal; a swathing cloth (figuratively) -- swaddling band.

see HEBREW chathal

Word Origin
from chathal
Definition
swaddling band
NASB Translation
swaddling band (1).

[חֲתֻלָּה] noun feminine swaddling-band (see Ba^{NB 146}) — only בְּשׂוּמִי עָנָן לְבֻשׁוֺ וַעֲרָפֶל חֲתֻלֶּתוֺ Job 38:9 when I made cloud its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling-band, figurative of dark clouds enveloping the sea.

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַל (chathal), which means "to wrap" or "to swathe."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4683: σπαργανόω (sparganoō) • to swaddle, to wrap in swaddling clothes.
• Strong's Greek Number 4682: σπάργανον (sparganon) • a swaddling band, a strip of cloth used for swaddling.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of wrapping or binding, particularly in the context of caring for infants, as seen in the New Testament account of the birth of Jesus, where He is wrapped in swaddling clothes. The parallel between the Hebrew and Greek terms highlights the continuity of cultural practices across the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term חֲתֻלָּה is used in the context of wrapping or binding, often referring to cloths used for swaddling or covering.

Context: The Hebrew term חֲתֻלָּה (chathullah) appears in the context of ancient practices of wrapping or binding with cloth. This term is rooted in the verb חָתַל (chathal), which conveys the action of wrapping or swaddling. In biblical times, swathing cloths were commonly used for various purposes, including the swaddling of infants, as seen in the cultural practices of the ancient Near East. The use of such cloths is indicative of care and protection, symbolizing the act of enveloping something precious or vulnerable. The term is not frequently encountered in the Hebrew Bible, but its presence underscores the importance of protective and nurturing actions in biblical narratives.

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