βύσσινος
bussinos
“fine linen”
Definition
made of linen (neuter a linen cloth)
from G1040 (βύσσος);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
G:A
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
βύσσινος appears 4 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble;
saying:“Woe, woe to the great city,clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet,adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!
She was given clothing of fine linen,bright and pure.”For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.
The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses.
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