◄ 1040. bussos ►
Strong's Lexicon bussos: Fine linen Original Word: βύσσος Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: bussos Pronunciation: BOOS-sos Phonetic Spelling: (boos'-sos) Definition: Fine linen Meaning: fine linen, cotton. Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic origin, related to the Hebrew word בּוּץ (buts). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H948 (בּוּץ, buts): Refers to fine linen, often used in the context of priestly garments and royal attire. Usage: The term "bussos" refers to fine linen, a high-quality fabric that was often used in the ancient world for clothing and other textiles. In the New Testament, it is used to describe garments of exceptional quality and purity, often associated with wealth, status, and ceremonial use. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, fine linen was a luxury item, often imported from Egypt, where it was produced from the flax plant. Linen was valued for its durability, smooth texture, and ability to be dyed in vibrant colors. It was commonly used by the wealthy and in religious contexts, such as priestly garments and temple furnishings. The production of linen was labor-intensive, making it a symbol of wealth and refinement. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1040 býssos – fine linen, i.e. a very expensive (sought-after) form of linen – "a specific species of Egyptian flax or linen made from it that is very costly, delicate" (J. Thayer). See 1039 (byssinos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Hebrew origin buts Definition byssus (a species of flax), also (the) linen (made from it) NASB Translation fine linen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1040: βύσσος βύσσος, βύσσου, ἡ (Vanicek, Fremdwörter, under the word), byssus, a species of Egyptian flax (found also in India and Achaia) — or linen made from it — very costly, delicate, soft, white, and also of a yellow color (see respecting it Pollux, onomast. 50:7 c. 17 § 75): Luke 16:19; Revelation 18:12 Rec. (In the Sept. generally for שֵׁשׁ, also בּוּץ, cf. 1 Chronicles 15:27; 2 Chronicles 5:12; cf. Winers RWB under the word Baumwolle; (BB. DD., see under the words, and ). Josephus, Antiquities 3, 6, 1f; 3, 7, 2; Philostr. vit. Apoll. 2, 20 (p. 71, Olear. edition); on the flax of Achaia growing about Elis, cf. Pausanias, 5, 5, 2; 7, 21, 7.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fine linen. Of Hebrew origin (buwts); white linen -- fine linen. see HEBREW buwts Forms and Transliterations βυούσης βυσσον βύσσον βύσσος βύσσου βύσσω βώλακας βώλους busson bysson býsson Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 16:19 N-AFS GRK: πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον εὐφραινόμενος καθ' NAS: in purple and fine linen, joyously living KJV: and fine linen, and fared INT: purple and fine linen making good cheer every Strong's Greek 1040 1 Occurrence βύσσον — 1 Occ.