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Leather was a valuable material in the ancient world, used for a variety of purposes including clothing, footwear, and the making of tents and other goods. The Bible provides several references to leather and the tanning process, though it does not describe the process in detail.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/3-21.htm">Genesis 3:21</a> :</b> "The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them." This verse is often interpreted to imply the use of animal skins, which would have required some form of tanning to make them suitable for clothing.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43</a> :</b> "And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon." The mention of Simon the tanner indicates the presence of the tanning profession in the New Testament era. Tanners were often located near water sources due to the need for large amounts of water in the tanning process, and they were sometimes marginalized in society due to the odor and perceived uncleanness associated with their work.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/leviticus/11-39.htm">Leviticus 11:39-40</a> :</b> "If an animal that you may eat dies, anyone who touches its carcass will be unclean until evening. Anyone who eats from its carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening. And anyone who picks up the carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening." This passage highlights the ritual impurity associated with handling dead animals, which would have been a consideration for tanners in maintaining ceremonial cleanliness.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>In ancient Israel, leather was an essential material. The process of tanning involved several steps, including soaking the hides, removing hair and flesh, and treating the skins with tannins derived from plant materials. This process made the hides durable and flexible, suitable for various uses.<br><br>Tanners often worked on the outskirts of towns due to the unpleasant smells and the need for large amounts of water. Despite the essential nature of their work, tanners were sometimes viewed with disdain because of the association with death and impurity. This is reflected in the fact that Simon the tanner lived by the sea in Joppa, likely to facilitate the disposal of waste and access to water.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Theological Implications:</b><br><br>The use of leather in the Bible can also carry symbolic meanings. For instance, the garments of skin provided by God to Adam and Eve in <a href="/genesis/3-21.htm">Genesis 3:21</a> can be seen as a symbol of God's provision and care, even after the Fall. The act of covering their nakedness with animal skins may also foreshadow the sacrificial system, where the shedding of blood was necessary for atonement.<br><br>The presence of tanners in the New Testament, such as Simon, whom Peter stayed with, illustrates the inclusivity of the Gospel message. Despite societal views on tanners, Peter's willingness to stay with Simon reflects the breaking down of social barriers and the extension of God's grace to all people, regardless of their occupation or social status.<br><br>In summary, while the Bible does not provide extensive details on the tanning process, the references to leather and tanners offer insights into the cultural and religious life of ancient Israel and the early Christian community.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Tan.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/guyon/song_of_songs_of_solomon/5_look_not_upon_me.htm"><span class="l">Look not Upon Me Because I am Dark-Colored, Because the Sun Hath <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER I. 5. Look not upon me because I am dark-colored, because the sun hath <b>tanned</b><br> me; my mother's children strove against me; they made me keeper in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/5 look not upon me.htm</font><p><a href="/library/shaw/touching_incidents_and_remarkable_answers_to_prayer/they_are_not_strangers_mama.htm"><span class="l">"They are not Strangers, Mama"</span></a> <br><b>...</b> she cried out again despairingly: "Don't let me go; they are strangers over there."<br> She was a little country girl, strong limbed, fleet of foot, <b>tanned</b> in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../they are not strangers mama.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/simon_the_cyrenian.htm"><span class="l">Simon the Cyrenian</span></a> <br><b>...</b> list of the prophets and teachers in the Church at Antioch, a 'Simon, who is called<br> Niger' (that is, black, the hot African sun having <b>tanned</b> his countenance <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/simon the cyrenian.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_dolorous_passion_of_our_lord_jesus_christ/chapter_xli_jesus_hanging_on.htm"><span class="l">Jesus Hanging on the Cross Between Two Thieves.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of our Lord was fair, like that of Mary, and slightly tinted with red; but his exposure<br> to the weather during the last three years had <b>tanned</b> him considerably. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xli jesus hanging on.htm</font><p><a href="/library/julian/revelations_of_divine_love/chapter_xvii_how_might_any.htm"><span class="l">"How Might any Pain be More to Me than to See Him that is all My <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The skin of the flesh that shewed (of the face and of the body), was small-rimpled<br> [68] with a <b>tanned</b> colour, like a dry board when it is aged; and the face <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xvii how might any.htm</font><p><a href="/library/guyon/song_of_songs_of_solomon/chapter_i.htm"><span class="l">Chapter i</span></a> <br><b>...</b> made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.5. Look<br> not upon me because I am dark-colored, because the sun hath <b>tanned</b> me; my <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/chapter i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_with_world_winners/the_oratorio_of_victory.htm"><span class="l">The Oratorio of victory.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Victors' Chorus rings out its song in chapter fifteen.[20] These have been in<br> the thickest of the fighting. The smoke of the battle has <b>tanned</b> their faces. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the oratorio of victory.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/36_but_says_my_opponent.htm"><span class="l">But, Says My Opponent, the Deities are not Inimical to You...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Is it Apis, born in the Peloponnese, and in Egypt called Serapis? Is it Isis, <b>tanned</b><br> by Ethiopian suns, lamenting her lost son and husband torn limb from limb? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/36 but says my opponent.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_city_of_delight/chapter_v_by_the_wayside.htm"><span class="l">By the Wayside</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Without mantle or any of the accessories that would show preparation against the<br> cold, his bare arms and limbs and dark face, <b>tanned</b>, hardy and resolute <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter v by the wayside.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/pardoned_sin_punished.htm"><span class="l">Pardoned Sin Punished</span></a> <br><b>...</b> right, if only he were in power; and he will not have the respectful salutation<br> of inferiors, but grasps every hard hand, and kisses each <b>tanned</b> cheek, with an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/pardoned sin punished.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/tanned.htm"><span class="l"><b>Tanned</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (imp. & pp) of Tan. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Tanned</b> (7 Occurrences). Exodus<br> 25:5 rams' skins dyed red, sea cow hides, acacia wood, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tanned.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tanner.htm"><span class="l">Tanner (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> tannery. The bated skins are <b>tanned</b> in sumach (Arabic summak), which is<br> the common tanning material in Syria and Palestine. After <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tanner.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bottle.htm"><span class="l">Bottle (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The primitive bottle among eastern peoples was really a bag made from skins, <b>tanned</b><br> or untanned, of kid, goat, cow, camel or buffalo-in most cases drawn off of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bottle.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/skin.htm"><span class="l">Skin (115 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The hide of an animal, separated from the body, whether green, dry, or <b>tanned</b>;<br> especially, that of a small animal, as a calf, sheep, or goat. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/skin.htm - 44k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/drawer.htm"><span class="l">Drawer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In the case of a cistern or shallow well, an earthenware water jar or a bucket made<br> of <b>tanned</b> goats' skin is lowered into the water by a rope and then raised <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/drawer.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/water.htm"><span class="l">Water (4571 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In the case of a cistern or shallow well, an earthenware water jar or a bucket made<br> of <b>tanned</b> goats' skin is lowered into the water by a rope and then raised <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/water.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leather.htm"><span class="l">Leather (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) The skin of an animal, or some part of such skin, <b>tanned</b>, tawed, or otherwise<br> dressed for use; also, dressed hides, collectively. 2. (n.) The skin. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leather.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wine-skins.htm"><span class="l">Wine-skins (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is then <b>tanned</b>, the hair cut close, turned inside out, and has all the openings<br> save one closed with cords, when it is ready for use. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wine-skins.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wineskins.htm"><span class="l">Wineskins (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is then <b>tanned</b>, the hair cut close, turned inside out, and has all the openings<br> save one closed with cords, when it is ready for use. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wineskins.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tanis.htm"><span class="l">Tanis</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tanis.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Shulammite-dark-skin.html">What does it mean that the Shulammite had dark skin (Song of Solomon 1:6)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-race-was-Jesus.html">What race was Jesus? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/free-will-offering.html">What is a free will offering / freewill offering? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/tanned.htm">Tanned: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Tanned (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/25-5.htm">Exodus 25:5</a></span><br />rams' skins dyed red, sea cow hides, acacia wood,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/26-14.htm">Exodus 26:14</a></span><br />You shall make a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, and a covering of sea cow hides above.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-7.htm">Exodus 35:7</a></span><br />rams' skins dyed red, sea cow hides, acacia wood,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-23.htm">Exodus 35:23</a></span><br />Everyone, with whom was found blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen, goats' hair, rams' skins dyed red, and sea cow hides, brought them.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">Exodus 36:19</a></span><br />He made a covering for the tent of rams' skins dyed red, and a covering of sea cow hides above.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Exodus 39:34</a></span><br />the covering of rams' skins dyed red, the covering of sea cow hides, the veil of the screen,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/1-6.htm">Song of Songs 1:6</a></span><br />Look not upon me, because I am swarthy, Because the sun hath scorched me. My mother's sons were incensed against me; They made me keeper of the vineyards; But mine own vineyard have I not kept. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/tanned.htm">Tanned</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/staying.htm">Staying (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jaffa.htm">Jaffa (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leather.htm">Leather (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodgeth.htm">Lodgeth (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodges.htm">Lodges (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodging.htm">Lodging (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/guest.htm">Guest (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seaside.htm">Seaside (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sea-side.htm">Sea-side (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodge.htm">Lodge (64 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/named.htm">Named (428 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crafts.htm">Crafts (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/close.htm">Close (186 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/oughtest.htm">Oughtest (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodged.htm">Lodged (35 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wool.htm">Wool (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/invite.htm">Invite (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tanned.htm">Tanned (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tarried.htm">Tarried (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tapestry.htm">Tapestry (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/considerable.htm">Considerable (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abode.htm">Abode (112 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/surnamed.htm">Surnamed (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/surname.htm">Surname (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/summon.htm">Summon (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stayed.htm">Stayed (169 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fetch.htm">Fetch (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hither.htm">Hither (84 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dyeing.htm">Dyeing</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dye.htm">Dye (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/behoveth.htm">Behoveth (75 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/simon.htm">Simon (75 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/">Home (270 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/home.htm">Home (270 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/tanis.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Tanis"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Tanis" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/tanner.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Tanner"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Tanner" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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