Bible Dictionary
Mirror
Biblical mirrors were polished metal objects, chiefly made of copper or a copper alloy. The women’s mirrors were used in constructing the laver of the tabernacle.
Definition
A biblical mirror was a polished metal object used for reflection. Hebrew women likely possessed mirrors made chiefly of copper or mixed metal, worked to produce a bright lustre.
Biblical Usage
The women’s mirrors were used in connection with the making of the laver of the tabernacle. Mirrors are also mentioned in the description of the heavens as a polished surface.
Historical Background
The mirrors were probably similar to those used by Egyptians and may have been brought from Egypt by Hebrew women.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Exodus 38:8; Job 37:18) The Hebrew women on coming out of Egypt probably brought with them mirrors like those which were used by the Egyptians, and were made of a mixed metal, chiefly copper, wrought with admirable skill, and susceptible of a bright lustre. (1 Chronicles 13:12)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>mir'er.</p><p>See LOOKING-GLASS.</p>