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weave in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
WEAVE . Various woven fabrics are spoken of as having been produced by the Israelites during their wanderings - such as curtains of goats' hair, Ex 26:7; woollen garments, Lev 13:47; twined linen, Ex 26:1; and the embroidered raiment of the priests. Ex 28:4, Gen 36:39. Afterward the art of weaving is often mentioned, 1 Chr 4:21; 2 Kgs 23:7; Prov 31:13, Jud 6:24; also the various tools - such as the shuttle, the beam, the thrum, etc. Job 7:6; Ancient Roman Loom. 1 Sam 17:7; Isa 38:12. The loom itself is not mentioned, however.