vestry

noun

«vestry» 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

In the story of Jehu, the vestry is the room in Baal's temple where the robes for Baal's worshippers were stored.

Interpretation. Jehu used this to tell Baal's worshippers apart from others before he destroyed them, and the tradition sees it as a harsh end to idol worship in Israel.

Meaning

A room in a church or temple where robes are kept. tree →

Examples

And he said unto him that was over the vestry: 'Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal.' And he brought them forth vestments. (Prophets 2KI.10.22, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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