Kerchief
Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
A kerchief was a head covering or veil mentioned in Ezekiel’s condemnation of false prophetesses. Its exact form is uncertain, but it was apparently a long covering used in divination.
Biblical Usage
The kerchiefs were associated with the practices of false prophetesses and with a form of divination. They were apparently placed over the heads of persons consulting them.
Scripture References