Strong’s H2405 · Hebrew

חֲטֻבָה
chăṭubâh
khat-oo-baw'

Definition

properly, a carving; hence, a tapestry (as figured)

Etymology

feminine passive participle of H2404 (חָטַב);

Where the KJV renders it

  • carved

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