Original Word: שָׁבִיס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shabiyc
Pronunciation: shah-BEES
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-beece')
Definition: Restorer, Returner
Meaning: a netting for, the hair

caul

From an unused root meaning to interweave; a netting for the hair -- caul.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a headband
NASB Translation
headbands (1).

שָׁבִיס noun [masculine] front-band (Mishna id.; Levy^{NHWB iv. 498}; al. compare Arabic , literally a sun, of small glass neck-ornament We^{Skizzen iii. 145}; Hebrew perhaps a diminutive, see Ges^{§ 86} note); — plural הַשְּׁבִיסִים Isaiah 3:18, in list of women's finery.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to interweave or to plait.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for שָׁבִיס (shavis) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, related concepts of hair coverings and adornments can be found in the New Testament, such as in 1 Corinthians 11:15, where the Greek word περιβόλαιον (peribolaion) is used to describe a covering or veil for the head.

Usage: The term שָׁבִיס (shavis) is used in the context of describing a netting or covering for the hair, often associated with adornment or modesty.

Context: The Hebrew word שָׁבִיס (shavis) appears in the context of ancient Israelite culture, where hair coverings were common for both practical and cultural reasons. The term is understood to refer to a netting or mesh used to cover the hair, possibly as a form of adornment or to maintain modesty. Such coverings could have been made from various materials, including fabric or metal, and were likely used by women to secure their hair in place or to enhance their appearance. The use of hair nettings is indicative of the broader cultural practices concerning personal grooming and attire in biblical times. While the specific term שָׁבִיס (shavis) is not frequently mentioned in the biblical text, its presence highlights the importance of hair coverings in the daily life and religious practices of the Israelites.

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