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WEAVE.
Open directlyHastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
WEAVE. Various woven fabrics are spoken of as having been produced by the Israelites during their wanderings - such as curtains of goats' hair, Ex 26:7; woollen garments, Lev 13:47; twined linen, Ex 26:1; and the embroidered raiment of the priests. Ex 28:4, Gen 36:39. Afterward the art of weaving is often mentioned, 1 Chr 4:21; 2 Kgs 23:7; Prov 31:13, Jud 6:24; also the various tools - such as the shuttle, the beam, the thrum, etc. Job 7:6; Ancient Roman Loom. 1 Sam 17:7; Isa 38:12. The loom itself is not mentioned, however.
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
WEAVE. Various woven fabrics are spoken of as having been produced by the Israelites during their wanderings - such as curtains of goats' hair, Ex 26:7; woollen garments, Lev 13:47; twined linen, Ex 26:1; and the embroidered raiment of the priests. Ex 28:4, Gen 36:39. Afterward the art of weaving is often mentioned, 1 Chr 4:21; 2 Kgs 23:7; Prov 31:13, Jud 6:24; also the various tools - such as the shuttle, the beam, the thrum, etc. Job 7:6; Ancient Roman Loom. 1 Sam 17:7; Isa 38:12. The loom itself is not mentioned, however.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A particular method or pattern of weaving; as, the cassimere weave.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately. This weaves itself, perforce, into my business. Shak. That in their green shops weave the smooth-haired silk To deck her sons. Milton. And for these words, thus woven into song. Byron.
2. To form, as cloth, by interlacing threads; to compose, as a texture of any kind, by putting together textile materials; as, to weave broadcloth; to weave a carpet; hence, to form into a fabric; to compose; to fabricate; as, to weave the plot of a story. When she weaved the sleided silk. Shak. Her starry wreaths the virgin jasmin weaves. Ld. Lytton.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To practice weaving; to work with a loom.
2. To become woven or interwoven.