H8665 H8665
checkered, embroidered (textile work with patterned or plaited design)
This noun describes a type of textile work—either checkered, plaited, or embroidered fabric. In Exodus 28:4, it appears in the phrase 'checkered tunic,' describing one of the priestly garments. The term suggests decorative patterning or weaving technique that produces visual texture or design, distinguishing this tunic from plain woven cloth. The exact technique is uncertain (checkered squares? embroidered designs? plaited work?), but the result is ornate rather than plain. This reflects the beauty and dignity befitting sacred service. The priestly wardrobe combined function with symbolic splendor.
Senses
1. sense 1 — Describes checkered, embroidered, or plaited textile work, specifically decorative patterning on fabric. Exodus 28:4 prescribes a 'tunic of checkered work' (כְּתֹנֶת תַּשְׁבֵּץ) for the high priest, indicating ornate weaving or decorative technique beyond plain cloth. The exact method—whether woven checks, embroidery, or plaiting—remains uncertain, but the term clearly denotes patterned, decorative fabric. Spanish 'cuadros' (checks/squares) and English 'checkered' suggest geometric patterning. The term appears in contexts of priestly vestments, where garments communicate sacred dignity and beauty, marking the wearer as set apart for holy service. 1×
AR["مُخَرَّمٌ"]·ben["বুননের"]·DE["checkered"]·EN["checkered"]·FR["checkered"]·heb["תשבץ"]·HI["बुना-हुआ"]·ID["yang-berkotak-kotak"]·IT["checkered"]·jav["ingkang-dipunanyam"]·KO["격자-무늬의"]·PT["tecido-de-xadrez"]·RU["узорчатый"]·ES["cuadros"]·SW["iliyofumwa"]·TR["işlemeli"]·urd["بنی-ہوئی"]
Related Senses
G0846 1. third-person pronoun reference (5552×)H???? 1. (4670×)H6213a 1. do, perform, act (2383×)G4160 1. do, act, perform (473×)H5221 1. Hifil: to strike in battle, smite enemies (362×)H0899b 1. garment, article of clothing (216×)H6213a 2. make, construct, fabricate (148×)H3772 1. cut a covenant / make a pact (97×)H5060 1. touch physically (Qal) (96×)H3615 1. complete a task (Piel) (85×)H3772 2. cut off / destroy (Hifil causative) (81×)H3920 1. capture, seize (Qal) (76×)H???? 12. (76×)H3772 3. be cut off / be eliminated (Niphal) (74×)H6213a 3. be done, be made (Niphal) (73×)G4160 2. make, construct, create (62×)H3847 1. Qal: put on, wear (60×)H8210 1. pour out (liquid/libation) (59×)G2440 1. garment or clothing (general) (54×)H4191 4. kill / put to death (Hifil causative) (50×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
† תַּשְׁבֵּץ n. [m.] chequered (or plaited) work;—כְּתֹנֶת ת׳ Ex 28:4.