H1383 H1383
twisted, braided — describing cords woven with multiple intertwined strands
This word appears in Exodus's detailed instructions for the high priest's breastplate, specifying 'twisted cords' or 'braided chains' of pure gold. The term emphasizes the technique—interweaving strands to create strong, beautiful cordage. Both occurrences describe the same object in parallel passages (instructions in chapter 28, execution in chapter 39), showing the precision with which Israel followed divine blueprints. The twisting technique would have created chains that were both durable enough to secure the sacred breastplate and elegant enough to befit the high priest's sacred regalia.
Senses
1. sense 1 — A technical term for the braiding or twisting technique used to make golden cords for the high priest's breastplate. Exodus 28:22 and 39:15 both describe 'chains of braided work,' emphasizing the interwoven construction method. Spanish (trenza, trenzadas), French (retors), and German (gezwirnt) all capture the twisted, plaited nature of these cords, highlighting the sophisticated metalworking skill required for sacred vestments. 2×
AR["مَجدولَةً", "مَجْدُولَةً"]·ben["দড়ির-মতো", "পাকানো-প্রান্ত"]·DE["gezwirnt"]·EN["twisted"]·FR["retors"]·heb["גבלות"]·HI["गुँथी-हुई", "गुंथी-हुईं"]·ID["berjalin", "yang-dianyam"]·IT["ritorto"]·jav["ingkang-dipunjalin,", "pinuntir"]·KO["꼈인", "끜으로-꼼은"]·PT["cordão", "trançadas"]·RU["витые", "плетёные"]·ES["trenza", "trenzadas"]·SW["iliyosokotwa"]·TR["bükülmüş", "örgülü"]·urd["بٹی-ہوئی", "گندھی-ہوئی"]
Related Senses
H2719 1. sword, weapon of war (410×)H4196 1. altar (place of sacrifice) (403×)H7393 1. chariot, chariotry (117×)H7198 1. bow (weapon) (72×)H7979 1. table (71×)H7782 1. ram's horn trumpet (69×)H4294 2. staff, rod, scepter (63×)H4043 1. shield, defensive weapon (60×)H0646 1. ephod (priestly garment) (49×)H8504 1. blue (violet-blue yarn/fabric) (49×)H2595 1. spear, lance (48×)H2671 1. arrow, projectile weapon (46×)H4818 1. chariot, war-chariot (44×)H3658 1. lyre, harp (stringed instrument) (42×)H1537 1. Gilgal (place name) (41×)H0713 1. purple (fabric/dye) (38×)H0905 3. poles, staves (37×)H7392 1. Qal participle: rider, charioteer (37×)H4501 1. cultic lampstand (menorah) (36×)H0212 1. wheel (35×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
† גַּבְלֻת n.f. twisting—שַׁרְשֹׁת גַּבְלֻת Ex 28:22, שַׁרְשְׁרֹת גּ׳ 39:15 (both P), cords of twisting, i. e. (well or tightly) twisted cords.