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Covering of the Eyes

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Occurs only in Genesis 20:16 . In the Revised Version the rendering is "it (i.e., Abimelech's present of 1,000 pieces of silver to Abraham) is for thee a covering of the eyes." This has been regarded as an implied advice to Sarah to conform to the custom of married women, and wear a complete veil, covering the eyes as well as the rest of the face.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Covering of the Eyes'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/covering-of-the-eyes.html. 1897.

Bible Dictionaries Covering of the Eyes

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Covering of the Eyes