Isaiah 3:22

הַמַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙ וְהַמַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת וְהַמִּטְפָּח֖וֹת וְהָחֲרִיטִֽים
The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
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הַ מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
הַ
Prefix — article the
מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
Root word apparel, raiment
Dictionary form: מַחֲלָצָה · ma-huh-law-TSAW

Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: the changeable suits of apparel
the changeable suits of apparel ×1 thee with change of raiment ×1
More options
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.

BDB2805 H4254

BDB2804 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2806

[מַחֲלָצָה] noun feminine robe of state (taken off in ordinary life); — only plural absolute מַחֲלָצוֺת Isa 3:22 robes of ladies of Jerusalem; Zech 3:4 of high priest.

apparel, raiment
maḥălāṣâ
a mantle (as easily drawn off)
  • robe of state

וְ הַ מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הַ
Prefix — article the
מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
Root word mantles
Dictionary form: מַעֲטָפָה · ma-uh-taw-PAW

Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: and the mantles
and the mantles ×1
More options
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.

BDB5993 H4595

BDB5992 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB5994

[מַעֲטָפָה] noun feminine overtunic (so Arabic , Aramaic , ); — plural absolute מַעֲטָפוֺת Isa 3:22.

mantles
maʿăṭāpâ
a cloak
  • overtunic

וְ הַ מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הַ
Prefix — article the
מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
Root word vail, wimples
Dictionary form: מִטְפַּחַת · mit-pa-HAHT

Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: and the wimples
and the wimples ×1 the vail ×1
More options
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.

BDB3366 H4304

BDB3365 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3367

מִטְפַּ֫חַת noun feminine cloak, absolute הַמִּטְפַּחַת אֲשֶׁרֿ עָלַיִךְ Ruth 3:15 plural הַמִּטְפָּחוֺת Isa 3:22.

vail, wimples
miṭpaḥat
a wide cloak (for a woman)
  • cloak

וְ הָ חֲרִיטִֽים
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הָ
Prefix — article the
חֲרִיטִֽים
Root word bags, pins
Dictionary form: חָרִיט · haw-REET

Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: and the crisping pins
and the crisping pins ×1 bags ×1
More options
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.

BDB3119 H2754

BDB3118 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3120

[חָרִיט] noun masculine1Kgs 5:23 bag, purse (compare Arabic bag or purse made of skin or other material) — only plural absolute שְׁנֵי חֲרִטִים 2Kgs 5:23, containing each a talent of silver; הָֽחֲרִיטִים Isa 3:22 in list of ladies' finery.

bags, pins
ḥārîṭ
properly, cut out (or hollow), i.e., (by implication) a pocket
  • bag, purse

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

הַמַּֽחֲלָצוֹת וְהַמַּעֲטָפוֹת וְהַמִּטְפָּחוֹת וְהָחֲרִיטִֽים׃
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The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
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