Bible Dictionaries
Bolster
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Hebrew word Kebir , Rendered "pillow" in 1 Samuel 19:13,16 , but in Revised Version marg. "quilt" or "network," probably means some counterpane or veil intended to protect the head of the sleeper. A different Hebrew word (meraashoth') is used for "bolster" (1 Samuel 26:7,11,16 ). It is rightly rendered in Revised Version "at his head." In Genesis 28:11,18 the Authorized Version renders it "for his pillows," and the Revised Version "under his head." In Ezekiel 13:18,20 another Hebrew word (kesathoth) is used, properly denoting "cushions" or "pillows," as so rendered both in the Authorized and the Revised Version. Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Bolster'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/b/bolster.html. 1897.