Definition
βύσσινος, -η, -ον
(βύσσος), [in LXX chiefly for שֵׁשׁ, בּוּץ, etc. ;]
made of βύσσος, fine linen: Revelation 18:12, 16; 19:8, 14.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βύσσινος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Revelation 18:12βυσσίνου · fine linen…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;
- Revelation 18:16βύσσινον · fine linen…saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!
- Revelation 19:8βύσσινον · fine linen; βύσσινον · fine linen [ she wears ]She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.
- Revelation 19:14βύσσινον · fine linenThe armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses.