Greek Word Study
The meaning of “βύσσος”
Understanding býssos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (בּוּץ) fine linen. - white linen
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
βύσσος
Phoneticboos'-sos
Transliterationbýssos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (בּוּץ) fine linen. - white linen
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:19 | “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:” Word: βύσσος (býssos) | |
| Revelation 18:12 | “The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,” Word: βύσσος (býssos) |