Bible Dictionaries
Apron
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Found in the Authorized Version in Genesis 3:7 , of the bands of fig-leaves made by our first parents. In Acts 19:12 , it denotes the belt or half-girdle worn by artisans and servants round the waist for the purpose of preserving the clothing from injury. In marg. of Authorized Version, Ruth 3:15 , correctly rendered instead of "vail." (RSV, "mantle.") 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 'Apron'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/a/apron.html. 1897.