מְעִיל

Exodus 28:4 וּמְעִ֔יל and a robe

These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

Here: An outer robe of high status. The high priest's robe was made entirely of blue-violet yarn and had pomegranates and golden bells around the hem (28:31–35).

Exodus 28:31 מְעִ֥יל [the] robe of

You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

Exodus 28:34 הַמְּעִ֖יל the robe

alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.

Exodus 29:5 מְעִ֣יל [the] robe of

Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.

Exodus 39:22 מְעִ֥יל [the] robe of

They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver,

Exodus 39:23 הַמְּעִ֥יל the robe

with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear.

Exodus 39:24 הַמְּעִ֔יל the robe

They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.

Exodus 39:25 הַמְּעִיל֙ the robe

They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,

Exodus 39:26 הַמְּעִ֖יל the robe

alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 8:7 הַמְּעִ֔יל the robe

He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him.

1 Samuel 2:19 וּמְעִ֤יל and a robe

Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice.

1 Samuel 15:27 מְעִיל֖וֹ robe his

As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.

1 Samuel 18:4 הַמְּעִיל֙ the robe

And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

1 Samuel 24:4 הַמְּעִ֥יל the robe

So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.

Here: A long outer robe worn by people of standing: Samuel, Jonathan, the high priest, royal daughters. It recalls the robe Saul tore from Samuel in 15:27–28.

1 Samuel 24:11 מְעִילְךָ֖ מְעִֽילְךָ֜ robe your

See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.

Here: The outer robe worn by people of rank: priests, prophets, princes and kings. It is Saul's royal garment.

1 Samuel 28:14 מְעִ֑יל a robe

“What does he look like?” asked Saul. “An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in reverence.

2 Samuel 13:18 מְעִילִ֑ים robes

So Amnon’s attendant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a robe of many colors, because this is what the king’s virgin daughters wore.

1 Chronicles 15:27 בִּמְעִ֣יל in a robe of

Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.

Ezra 9:3 וּמְעִילִ֑י and robe my

When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled out some hair from my head and beard, and sat down in horror.

Here: "And my robe": the outer robe, a garment associated with people of rank, prophets and priests (Samuel, Saul, Jonathan, Job, the high priest). Tearing both layers signals grief at full intensity, in public, by a man of standing.

Ezra 9:5 וּמְעִילִ֑י and robe my

At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God,

Here: An outer robe worn by men of standing, and in the Torah also a priestly garment. On Ezra, a priest of Aaron's line (7:1–5), tearing it is a public mark that his dignity has been put aside.

Job 1:20 מְעִל֔וֹ robe his

Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,

Here: The outer robe, worn by people of rank: priests, prophets, princes. Tearing it means the greatest man of the east is visibly ripping the sign of his own standing.

Job 2:12 מְעִל֔וֹ robe his

When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head.

Here: 'His robe.' This is the outer robe worn by men of standing, such as Samuel, Jonathan and the high priest. It is the same garment Job tore in 1:20, so the friends repeat his own act of grief.

Job 29:14 כִּֽמְעִ֥יל [was] like a robe

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.

Here: 'Like a robe.' The me'il was the long outer robe worn by people of rank: priests, kings, princes, prophets. It is the same garment Job tore in mourning in 1:20.

Psalm 109:29 כַמְעִ֣יל like <the> robe

May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.

Here: "As the robe" (kĕ- 'like' with the article). The mĕʿîl was a full outer robe worn by people of standing: priests, prophets, kings and princes. Wrapped in shame 'like a robe', the accusers would wear it the way an official wears his robe of office: visibly, publicly, all over.

Isaiah 59:17 כַּמְעִ֖יל like <the> robe

He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.

Here: The me'il was the outer robe of people with status: Samuel, Saul, Jonathan, and the high priest (Exod 28:31). It is the outermost layer, the first thing an onlooker sees.

Isaiah 61:10 מְעִ֥יל a robe of

I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Here: An outer robe worn by people of standing — the high priest (Exod 28:31), kings' sons, Samuel. It signals rank and honour, not merely covering.

Ezekiel 26:16 מְעִ֣ילֵיהֶ֔ם robes their

All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you.

Here: 'Their robes.' The sleeveless outer cloak worn by people of standing: kings, princes, priests, prophets. It is a garment of status, not everyday clothing.