βύσσινος
bussinos
fine linen
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word βύσσινος (bussinos) is associated with fine linen, a high-quality fabric. This term appears five times in the Bible, indicating its importance in certain contexts. The short definition and the presence of the word in the "Law & Justice" semantic domain suggest its connection to ritual purity and possibly even ceremonial attire or garments worn by officials. Its usage may involve items used in rituals or ceremonies where fine linen would be significant, such as priestly robes or other garments of high status. Given its limited number of occurrences in the Bible, it's likely not a common term, but an important one that conveys value and distinction. The significance of βύσσινος to the ancient audience would likely be its association with the finest materials used in specific rituals or ceremonies, underscoring the importance of attention to detail and respect for tradition in those contexts.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
merchandise of gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple, silk, scarlet, all expensive wood, every vessel of ivory, every vessel made of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble;
Revelation 18:16saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, she who was dressed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls!
Revelation 19:8It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
Revelation 19:8It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
Revelation 19:14The armies which are in heaven followed him on white horses, clothed in white, pure, fine linen.