Apron
ArtifactsWhat is the meaning of Apron in the Bible?
The Hebrew terms translated as 'apron' in Genesis 3:7 and Acts 19:12 refer to a girdle or half-girdle, a practical work garment worn by laborers that could be easily removed.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the apron as a functional work garment clarifies the immediacy of Adam and Eve's attempt to cover their shame and explains the specific type of cloth used by Paul in Ephesus to heal the sick, grounding these biblical accounts in the daily realities of ancient labor.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Apron were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Apron in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Apron clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Genesis 3:7Acts 19:12
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Apron." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/apron/