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1. riqmah, variegated by 'curious' needlework or by different colours. Ezek. 16: 10, 13, 18; Ezek. 26: 16; Ezek. 27: 7, 16, 24. The same Hebrew word is translated 'divers colours' in reference to the precious stones David had gathered together for the temple-service, 1 Chr. 29: 2, and in the description of the great eagle in Ezek. 17: 3. Also 'embroidering' in colours: cf. Ex. 35: 35; Ex. 38: 23.
2. tashbets, chequer-work, used in the 'broidered coat,' which formed part of the high priest's dress. Ex. 28: 4. Also (shabats) in 'thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen.' Ex. 28: 39. The stones
in the breastplate were to be 'interwoven' in gold. Ex. 28: 20.
3. πλέγμα, 'twined or plaited' hair, with which the Christian women were not to adorn themselves. 1 Tim. 2: 9.