Greek · G3043 · unreviewed

λίνον

Linen/wick

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λίνον G3043
Pronunciation línon

What does λίνον (línon) mean in the Bible?

λίνον (línon) is a Greek word meaning "linen/wick". λίνον (Tr.

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Meaning

linen/wick
Extended definition

Material for garments and wicks; flax plant or finished linen cloth used in temple/priestly contexts.

(Tr. λῖνον), -ου, τό [in LXX: Exo.9:31 (פִּשְׁתָּה), al. ;]

1flax: Mat.12:20 (LXX).
2linen: Rev.15:6 (R, mg., see: λίθος). λίθος, -ου, ὁ (and, in Att.., of precious stones, ἡ.) [in LXX for אֶבֶן, Gen.11:3, al.; λ. τίμιος, for פָּז, Psa.19:10 21:3, Pro.8:19, al. ;] a stone: Mat.4:6, al.; pl., Mat.3:9, al.; at the entrance of a tomb, Mat.27:60, 66 28:2, Mrk.15:46 16:3-4, Luk.24:2, Jhn.11:38, 32 11:41 20:1; λ. μυλικός, Luk.17:2, cf. Rev.18:21; of building stones, Mat.21:42, [44], Mat.24:2, Mrk.12:10 13:1-2, Luk.19:44 20:17-18 21:5-6 Act.4:11, 1Pe.2:7; metaphorically, of Christ, λ. ἀκρογωναῖος, ἐκλεκτός, ἔντιμος, 1Pe.2:6 (LXX); λ. ζῶν, 1Pe.2:4; προσκόμματος, 1Pe.2:8, Rom.9:33; of Christians, λ. ζῶντες, 1Pe.2:5; of precious stones, λ. τίμιος, Rev.17:4 18:12, 16 21:11, 19; ἴασπις, Rev.4:3; ἐνδεδυμένοι λ. καθαρόν, Rev.15:6 (λίνον, Rec., R, mg., see Swete, in l); metaphorically, λ. τίμιοι, 1Co.3:12; of the tables of the law, 2Co.3:7; of idols, Act.17:29
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

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Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 12:20 · Rev 15:6
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