Isaiah 3:22
The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
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Isaiah 3:22
Masoretic Phrasing
The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
הַמַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
Pashta — a lesser break
וְהַמַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
Zaqef Qatan — a strong break
וְהַמִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
Tipeha — a lesser break
וְהָחֲרִיטִֽים
Silluq — end of the verse
Word Parts
הַ
מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
הַ
Prefix — article
the
מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
Dictionary form:
מַחֲלָצָה
· ma-huh-law-TSAW
Root word
apparel, raiment
Grammar
Td/Ncfpa
Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state
plural — usually add "-s"
| הַ | Speech Particle Type Definite Article |
| מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת | Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Plural State Absolute |
In English
In the KJV here: the changeable suits of apparel
the changeable suits of apparel ×1
thee with change of raiment ×1
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fine clothing — Broad, natural choice for festive or valuable garments.
ceremonial garment — Emphasizes ritual or formal occasion context.
change of clothes — Reflects the 'change/exchange' sense present in the root.
festival attire — Suits celebratory or special-occasion contexts well.
costly robe — Highlights prestige and material value of the garment.
Strong's Definition
H4254
apparel, raiment
maḥălāṣâ
a mantle (as easily drawn off)
- robe of state
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Word Parts
וְ
הַ
מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
וְ
Prefix — connector
and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הַ
Prefix — article
the
מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
Dictionary form:
מַעֲטָפָה
· ma-uh-taw-PAW
Root word
mantles
Grammar
C/Td/Ncfpa
Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state
plural — usually add "-s"
| וְ | Speech Conjunction |
| הַ | Speech Particle Type Definite Article |
| מַּעֲטָפוֹת | Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Plural State Absolute |
In English
In the KJV here: and the mantles
and the mantles ×1
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cloak — Most familiar modern term for an outer wrap.
mantle — Updated from KJV; still widely understood in literary contexts.
wrap — Simple, everyday word; good for accessible translations.
robe — Suggests a more formal or prestigious outer garment.
shawl — Implies a lighter, draped garment; use if context allows.
Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)
[מַעֲטָפָה] noun feminine
Strong's Definition
H4595
mantles
maʿăṭāpâ
a cloak
- overtunic
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings
Word Parts
וְ
הַ
מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
וְ
Prefix — connector
and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הַ
Prefix — article
the
מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
Dictionary form:
מִטְפַּחַת
· mit-pa-HAHT
Root word
vail, wimples
Grammar
C/Td/Ncfpa
Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state
plural — usually add "-s"
| וְ | Speech Conjunction |
| הַ | Speech Particle Type Definite Article |
| מִּטְפָּחוֹת | Speech Noun Type Common Gender Feminine Number Plural State Absolute |
In English
In the KJV here: and the wimples
and the wimples ×1
the vail ×1
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shawl — Broad, modern term; fits most clothing contexts well.
wrap — General covering garment; versatile across contexts.
cloak — Emphasizes an outer over-garment; slightly more formal.
mantle — Dignified register; suits ceremonial or literary passages.
veil — Use when face or head covering is specifically implied.
scarf — Lighter, informal; fits decorative or accessory contexts.
Strong's Definition
H4304
vail, wimples
miṭpaḥat
a wide cloak (for a woman)
- cloak
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Word Parts
וְ
הָ
חֲרִיטִֽים
וְ
Prefix — connector
and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הָ
Prefix — article
the
חֲרִיטִֽים
Dictionary form:
חָרִיט
· haw-REET
Root word
bags, pins
Grammar
C/Td/Ncmpa
Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state
plural — usually add "-s"
| וְ | Speech Conjunction |
| הָ | Speech Particle Type Definite Article |
| חֲרִיטִֽים | Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Plural State Absolute |
In English
In the KJV here: and the crisping pins
and the crisping pins ×1
bags ×1
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pouch — Most natural modern word for a small carried bag.
purse — Prefer when monetary or personal storage is implied.
bag — Generic; modernizes the KJV rendering directly.
satchel — Slightly larger; suits a traveling or carrying context.
money bag — Use when the container's financial purpose is explicit.
ornamental clasp — Reflects the 'crisping pins' sense; decorative jewelry context.
Strong's Definition
H2754
bags, pins
ḥārîṭ
properly, cut out (or hollow), i.e., (by implication) a pocket
- bag, purse
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings