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Engraving <ref name=" | == Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_66099" /> == | ||
<p> ''''' | <p> The cutting of words or designs on precious stones, as the names of the tribes on the breastplate and the shoulder-pieces of the high priest; and the words "Holiness to the Lord" on the plate of the mitre. There was also the devising of 'cunning work' for the tabernacle. For this service God endowed certain men with special skill, wisdom, and understanding. Devices were also engraved on seals. Exodus 28:11,21,36; Exodus 35:35; Exodus 38:23; Exodus 39:14,30; Zechariah 3:9; 2 Corinthians 3:7 . [[Engraving]] is used metaphorically when God says He had graven [[Israel]] upon the palms of His hands, and thus had them constantly before Him. Isaiah 49:16 . </p> | ||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_116822" /> == | |||
<p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) That which is engraved; an engraved plate. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) An impression from an engraved plate, block of wood, or other material; a print. </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' (''' n.) The act or art of producing upon hard material incised or raised patterns, characters, lines, and the like; especially, the art of producing such lines, etc., in the surface of metal plates or blocks of wood. Engraving is used for the decoration of the surface itself; also, for producing an original, from which a pattern or design may be printed on paper. </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' p. pr. & vb. n.) of [[Engrave]] </p> | |||
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<ref name="term_66099"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/morrish-bible-dictionary/engraving Engraving from Morrish Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_116822"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/engraving Engraving from Webster's Dictionary]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:59, 13 October 2021
Morrish Bible Dictionary [1]
The cutting of words or designs on precious stones, as the names of the tribes on the breastplate and the shoulder-pieces of the high priest; and the words "Holiness to the Lord" on the plate of the mitre. There was also the devising of 'cunning work' for the tabernacle. For this service God endowed certain men with special skill, wisdom, and understanding. Devices were also engraved on seals. Exodus 28:11,21,36; Exodus 35:35; Exodus 38:23; Exodus 39:14,30; Zechariah 3:9; 2 Corinthians 3:7 . Engraving is used metaphorically when God says He had graven Israel upon the palms of His hands, and thus had them constantly before Him. Isaiah 49:16 .
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) That which is engraved; an engraved plate.
(2): ( n.) An impression from an engraved plate, block of wood, or other material; a print.
(3): ( n.) The act or art of producing upon hard material incised or raised patterns, characters, lines, and the like; especially, the art of producing such lines, etc., in the surface of metal plates or blocks of wood. Engraving is used for the decoration of the surface itself; also, for producing an original, from which a pattern or design may be printed on paper.
(4): ( p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engrave
