Strong’s H4225 · Hebrew
מַחְבֶּרֶת
machbereth
makh-beh'-reth
Definition
a junction, i.e. seam or sewed piece
Etymology
from H2266 (חָבַר);
Where the KJV renders it
- coupling
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