Litter

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( v. i.) To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.

(2): ( v. i.) To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.

(3): ( n.) A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

A light, covered conveyance, resembling a sedan chair, or a palanquin; borne by men, but oftener at the present day in Syria between two mules or camels. Solomon's chariot, Song of  Song of Solomon 3:9 , or bed, is supposed to have been an elegant mule-litter. The Hebrew word translated litters in  Isaiah 66:20 , is rendered wagons in  Numbers 7:3 .

Holman Bible Dictionary

 Song of Solomon 3:7  Isaiah 66:20 Isaiah 60:20  Song of Solomon 3:7

Morrish Bible Dictionary

Sedan or light coach, mentioned among the various means by which the Jews will be conveyed to the promised land.  Isaiah 66:20 .

Easton's Bible Dictionary

 Isaiah 66:20 Numbers 7:3

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. Bibliography InformationMcClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Litter'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/l/litter.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

lit´ẽr ( צב , cābh ): (1) Used upon backs of camels for easy riding, made of a wooden frame with light mattress and pillows, also a covering above, supported by upright pieces, sometimes having also side awnings for protection from the sun's rays. Mule litters were made with pairs of shafts projecting before and behind, between which the animals were yoked ( Isaiah 66:20 ). Litter-wagons (צב עגלת , 'eghlōth cābh ) are mentioned in  Numbers 7:3; the horse litter (φόριον , phórion ) is mentioned in 2 Macc 9:8; compare 3:27. (2) מטּה , miṭṭāh , "palanquin" or "litter of Solomon" ( Song of Solomon 3:7; compare  Song of Solomon 3:9 ). See Palanquin .