בּוּץ
butsfine linenHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine8 occurrences4 books8 verses
Definition
from an unused root (of the same form) meaning to bleach, i.e. (intransitive) be white; probably cotton (of some sort)
Traditional renderings: fine (white) linen.
Traditional renderings: fine (white) linen.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders בּוּץ:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- 1 Chronicles 4:21הַבֻּ֖ץ · of the linenThe sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,
- 1 Chronicles 15:27בּ֗וּץ · of fine linenNow David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
- 2 Chronicles 2:14וּבַבּ֣וּץ · and fine linenHe is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.
- 2 Chronicles 3:14וּב֑וּץ · and fine linenHe made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.
- 2 Chronicles 5:12בּ֗וּץ · in fine linen…all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.
- Esther 1:6ב֣וּץ · of fine whiteHangings of white and blue linen were fastened with cords of fine white and purple material to silver rings on the marble pillars. Gold and silver couches were arranged on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and other costly stones.
- Esther 8:15בּ֖וּץ · of fine linenMordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
- Ezekiel 27:16וּבוּץ֙ · fine linenAram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.