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Lexicon
meil: Robe, Cloak, Mantle

Original Word: מְעִיל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: m`iyl
Pronunciation: meh-eel
Phonetic Spelling: (meh-eel')
Definition: Robe, Cloak, Mantle
Meaning: a robe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cloak, coat, mantle, robe

From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe (i.e. Upper and outer garment) -- cloke, coat, mantle, robe.

see HEBREW ma'al

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from maal
Definition
a robe
NASB Translation
mantle (1), robe (23), robes (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְעִיל noun masculine1Samuel 2:19 robe (Thes conjecture original meaning cover for √ מעל, compare בגד; Ba ES 15 compare Arabic an outer garment, but against this StaThLz, Apr. 28, 1894, 235); — ׳מ Exodus 28:31 18t.; suffix מְעִילוֺ 1 Samuel 15:27; מְעִלוֺ Job 1:20; Job 2:12 4t. singular; plural מְעִילִים 2 Samuel 13:18, (but strike out We Klo Kit Bu SS; original gloss מֵעוֺלָם We Kit Bu); מְעִילֵיהֶם Ezekiel 26:16; — exterior garment, robe, worn over the inner tunic ׃ כְּתֹנֶת

1 worn by men of rank: Saul and Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:4; 1 Samuel 24:5; 1 Samuel 24:12 (twice in verse); princes of the sea Ezekiel 26:16; Job Job 1:20; Job 2:12; Samuel 1 Samuel 15:27; 1 Samuel 28:14; Ezra Ezra 9:3,5; David clothed with בוץ ׳מ 1 Chronicles 15:27 (in the procession of the ark); the child Samuel had קָטֹן׳מ 1 Samuel 2:19; — (it had a skirt כנף 1 Samuel 15:27; 1 Samuel 24:5; 1 Samuel 24:12 (twice in verse)).

2 worn by the daughters of David 2 Samuel 13:18 (but probably strike out, see above)

3 robe of high priest (only P): מְעִיל הָאֵפוֺד, made of purple stuff, Exodus 28:31; Exodus 29:5; Exodus 39:22; אפוד ומעיל Exodus 28:4; הַמְּעִיל Leviticus 8:7, having שׁוּלֵי הַמְּעִיל skirts Exodus 28:34; Exodus 39:24,25,26, around which were alternate coloured pomegranates and golden bells, and מִּי הַמְּעִיל, an opening or hole by which it might be drawn over the head Exodus 39:28.

4 figurative of attributes (of ׳י, and of men), קנאה Isaiah 59:17; צדקה Isaiah 61:10; משׁפט Job 29:14; בשׁת Psalm 109:29.

II. מַ֫עַל see below עלה. מֵעַל see עַל. p. 751, 758f

[מֹ֫עַל], מַעֲלֶה, מַעֲלָה see below עלה.

[מַעֲלִיל, מַעֲלָל] see עלל.

[מַעֲמָד], מָעֳמָד see עמד. מַעֲמָסָה see עמס.

מַעֲמַקִּים see עמק. מַ֫עַן see מַעֲנֶה below I. עָנָה.

מַעֲנֶה, מַעֲנָה, מַעֲנִית see I. ענה.

מְעֹנָה see עון.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עָלָה (alah), meaning "to go up" or "to ascend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1903: ἐπενδύτης (ependytēs) • an outer garment or cloak.
• G2440: ἱμάτιον (himation) • a garment, robe, or cloak.
• G4158: περιβόλαιον (peribolaion) • a covering or cloak.
• G4749: στολή (stolē) • a long robe or stately garment.
• G5509: χιτών (chitōn) • a tunic or inner garment.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of outer garments or robes, often used in the New Testament to describe clothing of significance or ceremonial attire.

Usage: The term מְעִיל (me'il) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a robe or cloak, often signifying a garment of significance or honor. It is frequently mentioned in the context of priestly garments, royal attire, or clothing of notable individuals.

Context: The מְעִיל (me'il) is a significant garment in biblical texts, often associated with the priesthood and figures of authority. In the context of the priestly garments, the me'il is described as part of the high priest's attire, specifically the robe of the ephod, as detailed in Exodus 28:31-35. This robe was made entirely of blue fabric and was adorned with pomegranates and bells along its hem, symbolizing holiness and the presence of God. The sound of the bells was meant to be heard when the high priest entered and exited the Holy Place, signifying his movements before the Lord.

Beyond its priestly connotations, the me'il is also mentioned in narratives involving prophets and kings. For instance, the prophet Samuel is described as wearing a me'il, indicating his status and role as a leader and judge in Israel (1 Samuel 2:19). Similarly, King Saul's robe is referenced in the context of his encounter with David, where the cutting of the robe symbolizes the transfer of royal authority (1 Samuel 24:4-5).

The me'il, therefore, serves as a symbol of authority, dignity, and divine service throughout the biblical narrative. Its use underscores the wearer's role and status, whether in religious, royal, or prophetic contexts.

Forms and Transliterations
בִּמְעִ֣יל במעיל הַמְּעִ֔יל הַמְּעִ֖יל הַמְּעִ֥יל הַמְּעִיל֙ המעיל וּמְעִ֔יל וּמְעִ֤יל וּמְעִילִ֑י ומעיל ומעילי כִּמְעִ֥יל כַּמְעִ֖יל כַמְעִ֣יל כמעיל מְעִ֑יל מְעִ֣יל מְעִ֣ילֵיהֶ֔ם מְעִ֥יל מְעִֽילְךָ֜ מְעִיל֖וֹ מְעִילְךָ֖ מְעִילִ֑ים מְעִל֔וֹ מעיל מעילו מעיליהם מעילים מעילך מעלו bim‘îl bim·‘îl bimIl chamIl ham·mə·‘îl hammə‘îl hammeIl kam‘îl ḵam‘îl kam·‘îl ḵam·‘îl kamIl kim‘îl kim·‘îl kimIl mə‘îl mə‘îlêhem mə‘îləḵā mə‘îlîm mə‘ilōw mə‘îlōw mə·‘î·lê·hem mə·‘î·lə·ḵā mə·‘î·lîm mə·‘i·lōw mə·‘î·lōw mə·‘îl meIl meileCha meIleiHem meiLim meiLo ū·mə·‘î·lî ū·mə·‘îl ūmə‘îl ūmə‘îlî umeIl umeiLi
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 28:4
HEB: חֹ֤שֶׁן וְאֵפוֹד֙ וּמְעִ֔יל וּכְתֹ֥נֶת תַּשְׁבֵּ֖ץ
NAS: and an ephod and a robe and a tunic
KJV: and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered
INT: A breastpiece and an ephod robe tunic of checkered

Exodus 28:31
HEB: וְעָשִׂ֛יתָ אֶת־ מְעִ֥יל הָאֵפ֖וֹד כְּלִ֥יל
NAS: You shall make the robe of the ephod
KJV: And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod
INT: shall make the robe of the ephod all

Exodus 28:34
HEB: עַל־ שׁוּלֵ֥י הַמְּעִ֖יל סָבִֽיב׃
NAS: all around on the hem of the robe.
KJV: upon the hem of the robe round about.
INT: on the hem of the robe all

Exodus 29:5
HEB: הַכֻּתֹּ֔נֶת וְאֵת֙ מְעִ֣יל הָאֵפֹ֔ד וְאֶת־
NAS: the tunic and the robe of the ephod
KJV: the coat, and the robe of the ephod,
INT: Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod

Exodus 39:22
HEB: וַיַּ֛עַשׂ אֶת־ מְעִ֥יל הָאֵפֹ֖ד מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
NAS: Then he made the robe of the ephod
KJV: And he made the robe of the ephod
INT: made the robe of the ephod work

Exodus 39:23
HEB: וּפִֽי־ הַמְּעִ֥יל בְּתוֹכ֖וֹ כְּפִ֣י
NAS: and the opening of the robe was [at the top] in the center,
KJV: in the midst of the robe, as the hole
INT: and the opening of the robe the center as the opening

Exodus 39:24
HEB: עַל־ שׁוּלֵ֣י הַמְּעִ֔יל רִמּוֹנֵ֕י תְּכֵ֥לֶת
NAS: [linen] on the hem of the robe.
KJV: upon the hems of the robe pomegranates
INT: on the hem of the robe pomegranates of blue

Exodus 39:25
HEB: עַל־ שׁוּלֵ֤י הַמְּעִיל֙ סָבִ֔יב בְּת֖וֹךְ
KJV: upon the hem of the robe, round about
INT: on the hem of the robe all between

Exodus 39:26
HEB: עַל־ שׁוּלֵ֥י הַמְּעִ֖יל סָבִ֑יב לְשָׁרֵ֕ת
KJV: the hem of the robe to minister
INT: on the hem of the robe all the service

Leviticus 8:7
HEB: אֹתוֹ֙ אֶֽת־ הַמְּעִ֔יל וַיִּתֵּ֥ן עָלָ֖יו
NAS: and clothed him with the robe and put
KJV: and clothed him with the robe, and put
INT: and clothed with the robe and put and

1 Samuel 2:19
HEB: וּמְעִ֤יל קָטֹן֙ תַּעֲשֶׂה־
NAS: him a little robe and bring
KJV: him a little coat, and brought
INT: robe A little make

1 Samuel 15:27
HEB: וַיַּחֲזֵ֥ק בִּכְנַף־ מְעִיל֖וֹ וַיִּקָּרַֽע׃
NAS: the edge of his robe, and it tore.
KJV: upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
INT: seized the edge of his robe tore

1 Samuel 18:4
HEB: יְהוֹנָתָ֗ן אֶֽת־ הַמְּעִיל֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָלָ֔יו
NAS: stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave
KJV: stripped himself of the robe that [was] upon him, and gave
INT: stripped Jonathan of the robe after and

1 Samuel 24:4
HEB: אֶת־ כְּנַֽף־ הַמְּעִ֥יל אֲשֶׁר־ לְשָׁא֖וּל
NAS: the edge of Saul's robe secretly.
KJV: the skirt of Saul's robe privily.
INT: and cut the edge robe of which of Saul's

1 Samuel 24:11
HEB: אֶת־ כְּנַ֥ף מְעִילְךָ֖ בְּיָדִ֑י כִּ֡י
NAS: the edge of your robe in my hand!
KJV: the skirt of thy robe in my hand:
INT: see the edge of your robe my hand for

1 Samuel 24:11
HEB: אֶת־ כְּנַ֨ף מְעִֽילְךָ֜ וְלֹ֣א הֲרַגְתִּ֗יךָ
NAS: the edge of your robe and did not kill
KJV: the skirt of thy robe, and killed
INT: cut the edge of your robe and did not kill

1 Samuel 28:14
HEB: וְה֥וּא עֹטֶ֖ה מְעִ֑יל וַיֵּ֤דַע שָׁאוּל֙
NAS: up, and he is wrapped with a robe. And Saul
KJV: and he [is] covered with a mantle. And Saul
INT: and he is wrapped A robe knew and Saul

2 Samuel 13:18
HEB: הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ הַבְּתוּלֹ֖ת מְעִילִ֑ים וַיֹּצֵ֨א אוֹתָ֤הּ
NAS: dressed themselves in robes. Then his attendant
KJV: of divers colours upon her: for with such robes were the king's
INT: of the king the virgin robes took his attendant

1 Chronicles 15:27
HEB: וְדָוִ֞יד מְכֻרְבָּ֣ל ׀ בִּמְעִ֣יל בּ֗וּץ וְכָל־
NAS: was clothed with a robe of fine linen
KJV: [was] clothed with a robe of fine linen,
INT: now David was clothed A robe of fine all

Ezra 9:3
HEB: אֶת־ בִּגְדִ֖י וּמְעִילִ֑י וָאֶמְרְטָ֞ה מִשְּׂעַ֤ר
NAS: my garment and my robe, and pulled
KJV: my garment and my mantle, and plucked off
INT: tore my garment and my robe and pulled of the hair

Ezra 9:5
HEB: וּבְקָרְעִ֥י בִגְדִ֖י וּמְעִילִ֑י וָֽאֶכְרְעָה֙ עַל־
NAS: even with my garment and my robe torn,
KJV: my garment and my mantle, I fell
INT: torn my garment and my robe fell on

Job 1:20
HEB: וַיִּקְרַ֣ע אֶת־ מְעִל֔וֹ וַיָּ֖גָז אֶת־
NAS: and tore his robe and shaved
KJV: and rent his mantle, and shaved
INT: Job and tore his robe and shaved his head

Job 2:12
HEB: וַֽיִּקְרְעוּ֙ אִ֣ישׁ מְעִל֔וֹ וַיִּזְרְק֥וּ עָפָ֛ר
NAS: of them tore his robe and they threw
KJV: every one his mantle, and sprinkled
INT: tore and each his robe threw dust

Job 29:14
HEB: לָ֭בַשְׁתִּי וַיִּלְבָּשֵׁ֑נִי כִּמְעִ֥יל וְ֝צָנִ֗יף מִשְׁפָּטִֽי׃
NAS: me; My justice was like a robe and a turban.
KJV: me: my judgment [was] as a robe and a diadem.
INT: put clothed A robe turban my justice

Psalm 109:29
HEB: כְּלִמָּ֑ה וְיַעֲט֖וּ כַמְעִ֣יל בָּשְׁתָּֽם׃
NAS: themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
KJV: themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
INT: dishonor cover A robe shame

28 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4598
28 Occurrences

bim·‘îl — 1 Occ.
ḵam·‘îl — 1 Occ.
ham·mə·‘îl — 8 Occ.
kam·‘îl — 1 Occ.
kim·‘îl — 1 Occ.
mə·‘îl — 5 Occ.
mə·‘î·lə·ḵā — 2 Occ.
mə·‘î·lê·hem — 1 Occ.
mə·‘î·lîm — 1 Occ.
mə·‘î·lōw — 3 Occ.
ū·mə·‘îl — 2 Occ.
ū·mə·‘î·lî — 2 Occ.















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