Lexical Definition
מִכְנָס miknâç (mik-nawce') undergarment H:N-M
from כָּמַס in the sense of hiding
breeches.
- (only in dual) drawers (from concealing the private parts)
1) underwear, drawers, trousers
1a) a priestly undergarment of linen
Usage: 4 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִכְנְסֵי | undergarments of | Exod.28.42 |
| מִכְנְסֵ֥י | undergarments of | Exod.39.28 |
| וּמִכְנְסֵ֣י | and undergarments of | Ezek.44.18 |
| וּמִֽכְנְסֵי | and undergarments of | Lev.6.10 • Lev.16.4 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מִכְנָס] noun masculineEzek 44:18 only dual (or plural) drawers (connection with above √ כנס obscure; Di derives from כנס = גנז cover up, hide (compare Du Isa 28:20), which Thes also compare) — only construct מִָכְנְסֵי — a priestly garment of linen מִכְנְסֵי פִשְׁתִּים Ezek 44:18 מִכְנְסֵי (הַ)בָּד Exod 28:42; Exod 39:28; Lev 6:3*; Lev 16:4 (all P).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 28:42 · 39:28 |
| Leviticus | 6:3* · 16:4 |
| Isaiah | 28:20 |
| Ezekiel | 44:18 |