International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
KERCHIEFker'-chif (micpachoth; epibolaia): Occurs only in Ezekiel 13:18, 21, in a passage which refers to some species of divination. Their exact shape or use is unknown. They were apparently long veils or coverings put over the heads of those consulting the false prophetesses and reaching down to the feet, for they were for "persons of every stature."
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Mentioned only
Ezek. 13:18, 21, as an article of apparel or ornament applied to the head of the idolatrous women of Israel. The precise meaning of the word is uncertain. It appears to have been a long loose shawl, such as Oriental women wrap themselves in (
Ruth 3:15;
Isaiah 3:22). Some think that it was a long veil or head-dress, denoting by its form the position of those who wore it.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A square scarf worn on the head or used a handkerchief; a square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.
2. (n.) A lady who wears a kerchief.
Strong's Hebrew
4555. mispachah -- a long veil... 2).
kerchief. From caphach; a veil (as spread out) --
kerchief. see HEBREW
caphach. << 4554, 4555. mispachah. 4556 >>. Strong's Numbers.
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