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βύσσινος G1039
G1039 is the Greek word βύσσινος, transliterated býssinos. The King James Version most often renders it fine linen.
What it means
made of linen (neuter a linen cloth).
Where it comes from
from G1040 (βύσσος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fine linen.
Verses using βύσσινος
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Revelation 18:16 · KJV
And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!
Revelation 19:8 · KJV
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Revelation 19:14 · KJV
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1039 mean?
G1039 is the Greek word βύσσινος (býssinos), meaning made of linen (neuter a linen cloth).
How is G1039 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fine linen (4 times).
How many times does G1039 appear in the Bible?
βύσσινος (býssinos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1039 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1040 (βύσσος).
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