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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Embroiderer</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/embroiderer.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/exodus/26-36.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/embroiderer.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Embroiderer</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/embroidered_work_and_multicolored_carpets.htm" title="Embroidered Work and Multicolored Carpets">◄</a> Embroiderer <a href="/topical/e/embroiderers.htm" title="Embroiderers">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical times, the role of the embroiderer was significant, particularly in the context of the construction and adornment of the Tabernacle and the garments of the priests. The art of embroidery is mentioned in several passages of the Bible, highlighting its importance in the religious and cultural life of the Israelites.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>The first mention of embroidery in the Bible is found in the book of Exodus, where God gives Moses detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and the making of priestly garments. In <a href="/exodus/26-36.htm">Exodus 26:36</a>, the Lord commands, "You are to make a curtain for the entrance to the tent, woven of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with embroidered work." This passage indicates that embroidery was a skilled craft, involving the use of various colors and materials to create intricate designs.<br><br>The role of the embroiderer is further emphasized in the making of the ephod, a sacred garment worn by the high priest. <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6-8</a> describes the ephod: "They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen, embroidered with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. It is to have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship, with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen."<br><br><b>Skills and Materials</b><br><br>The embroiderers were highly skilled artisans, often filled with the Spirit of God to perform their tasks with wisdom and understanding. In <a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Exodus 35:35</a>, it is stated, "He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, and as weavers—designers of every work and artistic craftsmen." This divine endowment of skill underscores the sacred nature of their work, as they contributed to the worship and service of God.<br><br>The materials used by embroiderers were of the highest quality, including gold threads and fine linen, as well as dyed yarns in blue, purple, and scarlet. These colors and materials were not only valuable but also symbolically significant, often representing royalty, divinity, and sacrifice.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance</b><br><br>Embroidery in the Bible is not merely an artistic endeavor but carries deep religious significance. The intricate designs and the use of precious materials in the Tabernacle and priestly garments reflect the glory and holiness of God. The work of the embroiderer was a form of worship, contributing to the beauty and sanctity of the sacred spaces and garments.<br><br>The skill of embroidery was also a reflection of the broader cultural practices of the ancient Near East, where textile arts were highly developed and valued. The Israelites, like their neighbors, appreciated the beauty and craftsmanship of embroidered textiles, which were often used in both religious and secular contexts.<br><br>In summary, the embroiderer in biblical times was a vital contributor to the religious life of Israel, using God-given skills to create beautiful and meaningful works that enhanced the worship and service of the Lord. The art of embroidery, as described in the Bible, serves as a testament to the creativity and devotion of those who were called to this sacred task.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Embroiderer</span><p>Various explanations have been offered as to the distinction between "needle-work" and "cunning work." Probably neither term expresses just what is to-day understood by embroidery, though the latter may come nearest to it. The art of embroidery by the loom was extensively practiced among the nations of antiquity. In addition to the Egyptians, the Babylonians were celebrated for it.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) One who embroiders.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7551.htm"><span class="l">7551. raqam -- to variegate</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to variegate NASB Word Usage <b>embroiderer</b> (1),<br> skillfully wrought (1), weaver (7). <b>embroiderer</b>, needlework, curiously work. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7551.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/tertullian/on_idolatry/chapter_iii_idolatry_origin_and_meaning.htm"><span class="l">Idolatry: Origin and Meaning of the Name.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For it makes no difference whether a moulder cast, or a carver grave, or an <b>embroiderer</b><br> weave the idol; because neither is it a question of material, whether <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter iii idolatry origin and meaning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_4_results_of_transgression.htm"><span class="l">Results of Transgression</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Them hath He filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver,<br> and of the cunning workman, and of the <b>embroiderer</b>, . . . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 4 results of transgression.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/viii_gifts_and_talents.htm"><span class="l">Gifts and Talents.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> says also: "Then hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work<br> of the engraver and of the cunning workman, and of the <b>embroiderer</b> in blue and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/viii gifts and talents.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pascal/pensees/section_i_thoughts_on_mind.htm"><span class="l">Thoughts on Mind and on Style</span></a> <br><b>...</b> etc. But educated people do not want a sign and draw little distinction<br> between the trade of a poet and that of an <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section i thoughts on mind.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/against_marcionists_and_manichaeans.htm"><span class="l">Against Marcionists and Manich??ans.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> him how a wall is constructed, shows him the way by means of action as well as by<br> means of oral teaching; so also with the weaver, and <b>embroiderer</b>, and gold <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/against marcionists and manichaeans.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/homily_vii_philippians_ii_11-may.htm"><span class="l">Philippians ii. 11-May</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Is it for thy varied knowledge of arts? But what is wiser than the bee in this;<br> what <b>embroiderer</b>, what painter, what geometrician, can imitate her works? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homily vii philippians ii 11-may.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/embroiderer.htm"><span class="l"><b>Embroiderer</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who embroiders. Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Embroiderer</b> (8 Occurrences). Exodus 26:36 "You shall <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/embroiderer.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/colours.htm"><span class="l">Colours (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 26:36 And thou shalt make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and<br> purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/colours.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/weaver.htm"><span class="l">Weaver (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 26:36 And thou shalt make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and<br> purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/weaver.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/y/yarn.htm"><span class="l">Yarn (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Exodus 26:36 "You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue,<br> and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/y/yarn.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/embroidered.htm"><span class="l">Embroidered (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 26:36 And thou hast made a covering for the opening of the tent, blue, and<br> purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, work of an <b>embroiderer</b>; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/embroidered.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/twined.htm"><span class="l">Twined (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 26:36 "You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple,<br> and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/twined.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/material.htm"><span class="l">Material (61 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NAS). Exodus 26:36 "You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue,<br> and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/material.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/screen.htm"><span class="l">Screen (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 26:36 "You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple,<br> and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/screen.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scarlet.htm"><span class="l">Scarlet (54 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 26:36 "You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple,<br> and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scarlet.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stuff.htm"><span class="l">Stuff (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Exodus 26:36 "You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue,<br> and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <b>embroiderer</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stuff.htm - 23k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/embroiderer.htm">Embroiderer: 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">Embroiderer (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/26-36.htm">Exodus 26:36</a></span><br />"You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Exodus 27:16</a></span><br />For the gate of the court shall be a screen of twenty cubits, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>; their pillars four, and their sockets four.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Exodus 28:39</a></span><br />You shall weave the coat in checker work of fine linen, and you shall make a turban of fine linen, and you shall make a sash, the work of the <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Exodus 35:35</a></span><br />He has filled them with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">Exodus 36:37</a></span><br />He made a screen for the door of the tent, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of an <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>;<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/38-18.htm">Exodus 38:18</a></span><br />The screen for the gate of the court was the work of the <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen. Twenty cubits was the length, and the height in the breadth was five cubits, like to the hangings of the court.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Exodus 38:23</a></span><br />With him was Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a skillful workman, and an <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span> in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Exodus 39:29</a></span><br />and the sash of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, the work of the <span class="boldtext">embroiderer</span>, as Yahweh commanded Moses.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/embroiderer.htm">Embroiderer</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/embroidery.htm">Embroidery (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/embroiderer.htm">Embroiderer (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pounce.htm">Pounce (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/embroidered_work_and_multicolored_carpets.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Embroidered Work and Multicolored Carpets"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Embroidered Work and Multicolored Carpets" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/embroiderers.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Embroiderers"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Embroiderers" /></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>