Strong's Lexicon bussinos: Fine linen Original Word: βύσσινος Word Origin: Derived from βύσσος (bussos), meaning "fine linen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with fine linen is פִּשְׁתָּה (pishtah), Strong's Hebrew 6593, which also refers to linen or flax. Usage: The term "bussinos" refers to something made of fine linen, a high-quality fabric often associated with purity, wealth, and nobility. In the biblical context, it is used to describe garments or materials that are luxurious and of high status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, linen was a valuable textile, prized for its durability and fine quality. It was often used for clothing worn by the wealthy and for sacred purposes, such as priestly garments. Linen's association with purity and holiness made it a fitting material for religious ceremonies and temple use. The production of linen was labor-intensive, involving the cultivation of flax, spinning, and weaving, which added to its value and status. HELPS Word-studies 1039 býssinos (an adjective derived from 1040 /býssos, "fine linen") – properly, made of fine linen; (figuratively) the unique glorification each believer is awarded by Christ at His return. Rev 19:8: "It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen (1039 /býssinos), bright and clean; for the fine linen (1039 /býssinos) is the righteous acts of the saints" (NASU). Rev 19:14: "And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen (1039 /býssinos), white and clean, were following Him on white horses" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bussos Definition fine linen NASB Translation fine linen (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1039: βύσσινοςβύσσινος, βυσσίνῃ, βύσσινον (ἡ βύσσος, which see; cf. ἀκάνθινος, ἀμαράντινος), made of fine linen; neuter βύσσινον namely, ἱμάτιον (Winers Grammar, 591 (550); (Buttmann, 82 (72))) (a) fine linen (garment): Revelation 18:12 (Rec. βύσσου), Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fine linen. From bussos; made of linen (neuter a linen cloth) -- fine linen. see GREEK bussos Forms and Transliterations βύσσινα βυσσίνας βυσσίνη βυσσίνην βυσσίνοις βυσσινον βύσσινον βυσσινου βυσσίνου βυσσίνους bussinon bussinou byssinon býssinon byssinou byssínouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 18:12 Adj-GNSGRK: μαργαριτῶν καὶ βυσσίνου καὶ πορφύρας NAS: and pearls and fine linen and purple INT: of pearl and of fine linen and of purple Revelation 18:16 Adj-ANS Revelation 19:8 Adj-ANS Revelation 19:8 Adj-NNS Revelation 19:14 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 1039 |
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