פִּשְׁתָּה
Flax ; by implication, a wick
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What does פִּשְׁתָּה (pišĕtāh) mean in the Bible?
פִּשְׁתָּה (pišĕtāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "flax ; by implication, a wick". flax; by implication, a wick BDB: flax Usage: flax, tow.
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Meaning
Flax plant yields fiber for linen; metaphorically represents fragility or dimly-burning light through wick imagery
flax; by implication, a wick BDB: flax Usage: flax, tow.
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