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chequer

noun

«chequer» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

The tunic of the high priest was woven in a checked or squared pattern of fine linen. The Psalms also use the word for the king's daughter's raiment, chequer work inwrought with gold.

Interpretation. The priestly garments were made with great care, and each was taken to atone for particular sins. The tradition reads the royal bride's rich clothing as a picture of honour and glory.

Meaning

A pattern of squares, or a work woven in such a pattern. tree →

Examples

  • And thou shalt weave the tunic in chequer work of fine linen, and thou shalt make a mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make a girdle, the work of the weaver in colours. (Torah EXO.28.39, JPS 1917) tree →
  • All glorious is the king's daughter within the palace; her raiment is of chequer work inwrought with gold. (Writings PSA.45.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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