ΒΥΣΣΙΝΗΣ, βυσσινης
BYSSINĒS, byssinēs
Sounds Like: BYS-see-nays
Translations: of fine linen, made of fine linen, byssine
From the root: ΒΥΣΣΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This adjective describes something that is made of byssos, which is a very fine and expensive type of linen. It is often used to refer to luxurious garments or fabrics, particularly those associated with royalty or priestly attire. It can be used to describe the material of an object.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine or Feminine, Nominative or Genitive
Strong’s number: G1040 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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