Definition
βύσσος, -οῦ, ἡ (cf. Heb. בּוּץ),
[in LXX chiefly for שֵׁשׁ, בּוּץ ;]
byssus, a fine species of flax, also the linen made from it: Luke 16:19.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βύσσος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 16:19βύσσον · fine linenNow there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.