Strong's Lexicon shesa: Fine linen Original Word: שֶׁסַע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be white or to bleach. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1039 (byssinos): Referring to fine linen or byssus, a term used in the New Testament to describe the fabric of heavenly garments. - G1040 (byssos): Another Greek term for fine linen, emphasizing its quality and purity. Usage: The Hebrew word "shesa" refers to fine linen, a high-quality fabric often associated with purity, nobility, and wealth. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to describe the material used in the construction of the Tabernacle, the garments of the priests, and other sacred items. The use of fine linen signifies holiness and separation unto God, reflecting the divine nature of the items or individuals associated with it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, linen was a valuable and luxurious fabric, often imported from Egypt, known for its quality and durability. The process of making linen involved harvesting flax, retting, and weaving, which required skill and precision. Linen's association with purity and holiness made it the fabric of choice for religious garments and sacred spaces. Its whiteness symbolized cleanliness and righteousness, aligning with the biblical themes of sanctification and divine service. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shasa Definition cleft NASB Translation hoof (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cleft, cloven-footed From shaca'; a fissure -- cleft, clovenfooted. see HEBREW shaca' Forms and Transliterations שֶׁ֙סַע֙ שֹׁסַ֗עַת שסע שסעת še·sa‘ šesa‘ shesa shoSaat šō·sa·‘aṯ šōsa‘aṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:3 HEB: פַּרְסָ֗ה וְשֹׁסַ֤עַת שֶׁ֙סַע֙ פְּרָסֹ֔ת מַעֲלַ֥ת INT: A hoof making cleft hoofs chews Leviticus 11:7 Leviticus 11:26 Deuteronomy 14:6 4 Occurrences |
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