Covering Of The Eyes (Easton)
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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,"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa. Click here to join the effort! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter C Bible Dictionaries Covering of the Eyes Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Covenant Next Entry Covetousness Resource Toolbox Print Article 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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source-manifest/easton— Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)