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Hood

Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
A head covering wrapped around the head, variously translated as a turban, diadem, or the high priest’s mitre. It was not necessarily a permanent article of dress.
Biblical Usage
The word is used of women’s turbans, the high priest’s turban, and a royal diadem. The supplied material gives no further biblical significance.
Scripture References
Isaiah 3:23 Job 29:14 Zechariah 3:5 Isaiah 62:3