Stomacher

Stomacher [N] [S]

( Isaiah 3:24 ), an article of female attire, probably some sort of girdle around the breast.

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M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Stomacher". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .
Stomacher

A fine robe.

And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a STOMACHER a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. ( Isaiah 3:24 )

Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)

Bibliography Information

"Entry for 'Stomacher'". A King James Dictionary.
Stomacher. [N] [E]

The Hebrew word so translated, ( Isaiah 3:24 ) describes some article of female attire, the character of which is a mere matter of conjecture.


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Stomacher'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

STOMACHER

stum'-uk-er:

Used to translate pethighil (Isaiah 3:24 the King James Version), where the meaning is uncertain. The English word denotes that part of a woman's dress which covered the breast and the pit of the stomach. It was usually much ornamented.


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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'STOMACHER'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.