סַרְבָּל
sar.bal (H5622)
mantle
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word ְSARBAL (H5622), sar.bal, is defined as a "mantle." This garment is likely a type of cloak or wrap, possibly worn for warmth, status, or ceremonial purposes. Given its narrow semantic domain ("Clothing & Textile"), it is reasonable to infer that sar.bal is a specific type of clothing rather than a general term. The scarcity of occurrences in the Bible (two instances) suggests that this garment is not a common or essential item in ancient Israelite culture, but rather a distinctive or unique attire that warrants mention. The limited usage and specificity of sar.bal contribute to its relatively low significance in the broader biblical context, suggesting that it is a minor detail rather than a central theme or cultural marker. However, for those instances where it is mentioned, understanding sar.bal as a mantle provides valuable insight into the culture and practices of the people of ancient Israel.
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Then these men were bound in their pants, their tunics, and their mantles, and their other clothes, and were cast into the middle of the burning fiery furnace.
The local governors, the deputies, and the governors, and the king’s counselors, being gathered together, saw these men, that the fire had no power on their bodies. The hair of their head wasn’t singed. Their pants weren’t changed, the smell of fire wasn’t even on them.