Original Word: סָדִין
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cadiyn
Pronunciation: sah-DEEN
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-deen')
Definition: a wrapper, shirt
Meaning: A wrapper, shirt, or linen garment.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to spread out.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1040 (βύσσινος, byssinos): Refers to fine linen, often used in the context of luxurious or high-quality garments.
• G3608 (ὀθόνιον, othónion): Refers to a linen cloth or bandage, often used in burial contexts.
• G4616 (σίνδων, sindōn): Refers to a linen cloth or garment, similar to סָדִין (sāḏîn), and is used in the New Testament to describe the linen cloth in which Jesus' body was wrapped after His crucifixion.

Usage: The term סָדִין (sāḏîn) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a linen garment, often understood as a wrapper or a shirt. It is typically associated with clothing made from fine linen, which was a valuable and sought-after material in ancient times.

Context: • The word סָדִין (sāḏîn) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that suggest it was a garment of some significance, often associated with wealth or status due to the value of linen. Linen was a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant and was prized for its quality and durability.
• In Proverbs 31:24, the virtuous woman is described as making linen garments (סָדִין) and selling them, indicating the commercial value and desirability of such items: "She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants" (BSB).
• The use of סָדִין (sāḏîn) in the biblical text highlights the cultural and economic importance of linen garments in ancient Israelite society. Linen was often used for priestly garments, indicating its association with purity and holiness.
• The term also appears in contexts that suggest everyday use, such as in Judges 14:12-13, where Samson poses a riddle to his companions and offers linen garments as a reward: "Then Samson said to them, 'Let me tell you a riddle. If you can solve it during the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes'" (BSB).

Word Origin
perhaps of foreign origin
Definition
linen garment
NASB Translation
linen garments (1), linen wraps (2), undergarments (1).

סָדִין noun [masculine] linen wrapper (perhaps foreign word; compare Assyrian sudinnu Dl^{HWB 490, a garment}; Late Hebrew סָדִין, ᵑ7 סְדִינָא, Syriac , (rare) Mark 15:46; > compare Arabic , veil, saddle-cover (see Lane¹³³⁵), or , Greek [and ᵐ5] σινδών, compare Frä⁴⁸ Lewy^{Fremdw. 85}); — absolute ׳ס Proverbs 31:24; plural סְדִינִים Judges 14:12; Judges 14:13; Isaiah 3:28; — wrapper or rectangular piece of fine linen, worn as outer, or (at night) as sole garment (compare GFM^{Judg 14, 12}), + חֲלִמֹּת בְּגָדִים Judges 14:12,13, in list of women's finery Isaiah 3:23, made and sold by the capable woman Proverbs 31:24.

סדר (√ of following; compare Assyrian sadâru, arrange in order, sidru, sidirtu, row, battle-line; Late Hebrew סָדַר arrange, order, Aramaic סְדַר, , all with derivatives ).

fine linen, sheet

From an unused root meaning to envelop; a wrapper, i.e. Shirt -- fine linen, sheet.

וְהַסְּדִינִ֔ים והסדינים סְדִינִ֔ים סָדִ֣ין סדין סדינים sā·ḏîn saDin sāḏîn sə·ḏî·nîm sediNim səḏînîm vehassediNim wə·has·sə·ḏî·nîm wəhassəḏînîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts