ΧΕΘΟΝ, χεθον
CHETHON, chethon
Sounds Like: KHEH-thon
Translations: linen, flax
From the root: ΧΕΘΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a rare or possibly misspelled term for 'linen' or 'flax'. It is used to refer to the material made from the flax plant. Its usage is likely specific to certain texts or regions, as it is not a common Koine Greek word for linen.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 3 — 7:153
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΧΕΘΟΝ, appear in our texts.
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