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In the context of the Bible, it is often used to refer to craftsmanship involving intricate designs, particularly in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14</a> :</b> "and two chains of pure gold; you are to make them of braided cord work, and attach these braided chains to the settings." In this passage, the term "wreathen" is used to describe the chains made of pure gold that were to be attached to the breastpiece of judgment worn by the High Priest. The chains were crafted with a braided or twisted design, signifying the skill and artistry involved in the creation of the priestly garments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/exodus/39-15.htm">Exodus 39:15</a> :</b> "For the breastpiece they made braided chains of pure gold cord." This verse reiterates the detailed craftsmanship required for the High Priest's attire, emphasizing the use of "wreathen" or braided chains. The use of gold and the intricate design reflect the holiness and the set-apart nature of the priestly office.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Significance:</b><br><br>The use of "wreathen" designs in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings carries significant symbolic meaning. The intricate and skillful craftsmanship required for these items reflects the glory and majesty of God, as well as the care and reverence that the Israelites were to have in their worship practices. The twisting and braiding of materials can also symbolize unity and strength, as individual strands are brought together to form a stronger whole.<br><br>In the broader biblical narrative, the attention to detail and the use of precious materials in the Tabernacle serve as a foreshadowing of the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people, which is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. The beauty and complexity of the "wreathen" designs point to the beauty and complexity of God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b>Craftsmanship in Worship:</b><br><br>The concept of "wreathen" craftsmanship underscores the importance of using one's skills and talents in the service of God. The artisans who worked on the Tabernacle were filled with the Spirit of God, enabling them to create works of art that were not only functional but also beautiful and meaningful (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a>). This serves as a reminder that all gifts and talents are to be used for the glory of God and the edification of His people.<br><br>In summary, the term "wreathen" in the Bible highlights the intricate and beautiful craftsmanship that was employed in the service of worship, symbolizing the unity, strength, and beauty of God's presence among His people.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>Archaic</I>) of Wreathe.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Twisted; made into a wreath.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5688.htm"><span class="l">5688. aboth -- cord, rope, cordage</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3), corded (1), cords (8), ropes (8). band, cord, rope, thick bough branch,<br> <b>wreathen</b> chain. Or rabowth {ab-oth'}; or (feminine) tabothah <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5688.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7639.htm"><span class="l">7639. sebakah -- latticework, network</span></a><br><b>...</b> network (1), network (8), networks (4), webbing (1). checker, lattice, network,<br> snare, <b>wreathen</b> work. Feminine of sabak; a net-work, ie <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7639.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/wreathen.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wreathen</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Wreathen</b> (8 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Exodus 28:22 And thou shalt make<br> upon the breastplate chains like cords, of <b>wreathen</b> work of pure gold. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wreathen.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laced.htm"><span class="l">Laced (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold; of laced work shalt thou make them, of<br><b>wreathen</b> work, and fasten the <b>wreathen</b> chains to the enclosures. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laced.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/plaited.htm"><span class="l">Plaited (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold; like cords shalt thou make them, of <b>wreathen</b><br> work: and thou shalt put the <b>wreathen</b> chains on the settings. (See JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/plaited.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/breastpiece.htm"><span class="l">Breastpiece (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NAS RSV NIV). Exodus 28:22 And thou shalt make upon the breastplate plaited<br> chains of <b>wreathen</b> work of pure gold. (See NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/breastpiece.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cords.htm"><span class="l">Cords (80 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB ASV BBE RSV). Exodus 28:24 And thou shalt put the two <b>wreathen</b> cords of gold<br> in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate; (DBY NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cords.htm - 30k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/enclosures.htm"><span class="l">Enclosures (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold; of laced work shalt thou make them, of<br><b>wreathen</b> work, and fasten the <b>wreathen</b> chains to the enclosures. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/enclosures.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thread.htm"><span class="l">Thread (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold; like cords shalt thou make them, of <b>wreathen</b><br> work: and thou shalt put the <b>wreathen</b> chains on the settings. (See JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thread.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shoulder-pieces.htm"><span class="l">Shoulder-pieces (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:25 And the other two ends of the two <b>wreathen</b> chains thou shalt put on<br> the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod in the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shoulder-pieces.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wreathed.htm"><span class="l">Wreathed (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wreathed.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wreaths.htm"><span class="l">Wreaths (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wreaths.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/wreathen.htm">Wreathen: 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">Wreathen (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14</a></span><br />and two chains of pure gold; like cords shalt thou make them, of wreathen work: and thou shalt put the wreathen chains on the settings. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-22.htm">Exodus 28:22</a></span><br />And thou shalt make upon the breastplate chains like cords, of wreathen work of pure gold. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-24.htm">Exodus 28:24</a></span><br />And thou shalt put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.<br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Exodus 28:25</a></span><br />And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains thou shalt put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod in the forepart thereof. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-15.htm">Exodus 39:15</a></span><br />And they made upon the breastplate chains like cords, of wreathen work of pure gold. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-17.htm">Exodus 39:17</a></span><br />And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.<br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Exodus 39:18</a></span><br />And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains they put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, in the forepart thereof. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/25-17.htm">2 Kings 25:17</a></span><br />The hight of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and the capital upon it was brass: and the hight of the capital three cubits; and the <span class="boldtext">wreathen</span> work, and pomegranates upon the capital around, all of brass: and like to these had the second pillar with wreathen work.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/w/wreathen.htm">Wreathen</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chapiters.htm">Chapiters (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lions.htm">Lions (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pommels.htm">Pommels (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/panels.htm">Panels 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