Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Flax?

17 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Flax in the Bible

Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about flax. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.

17
Total Verses
16
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Flax

  1. 1
    Exodus 9:31
    And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 13:52
    He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 13:59
    This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 22:11
    Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Joshua 2:6
    But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Judges 15:14
    And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands. loosed: Heb. were melted
    KJV
  7. 7
    Esther 1:16
    And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Proverbs 31:10
    Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Proverbs 31:13
    She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 19:6
    And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
    KJV

Subtopics of Flax

In Egypt
In Palestine
Linen made from
Robes made of
FIGURATIVE
Smoking flax not quenched
Figurative, smoking flax not quenched

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Flax? (16 Verses)

And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.
He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.
And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands. loosed: Heb. were melted
And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that are in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded. networks: or, white works
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. smoking: or, dimly burning quench: Heb. quench it
Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.
And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink. drink: Heb. drinks
Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness. recover: or, take away

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Flax? (1 Verses)

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Flax

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about flax. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about flax and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about flax is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on flax needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about flax with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about flax, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about flax?
Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about flax. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic. The Bible contains 17 key verses about flax spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about flax are there?
There are 17 key Bible verses about flax compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about flax?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about flax is Exodus 9:31 — "And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled."
Where in the Bible does it talk about flax?
Flax is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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