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Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Linen
Flax was early cultivated in Egypt (Exodus 9:31 ), and also in Palestine (Joshua 2:6; Hosea 2:9 ). Various articles were made of it: garments (2 Samuel 6:14 ), girdles (Jeremiah 13:1 ), ropes and thread (Ezekiel 40:3 ), napkins (Luke 24:12; John 20:7 ), turbans (Ezekiel 44:18 ), and lamp-wicks (Isaiah 42:3 ).
The word "linen" is used as an emblem of moral purity (Revelation 15:6 ). In Luke 16:19 it is mentioned as a mark of luxury.
Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Linen'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/l/linen.html. 1897.