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the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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Silk
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Heb. meshi, (Ezekiel 16:10,13 , rendered "silk"). In Genesis 41:42 (marg. A.V.), Proverbs 31:22 (RSV, "fine linen"), the word "silk" ought to be "fine linen."
Silk was common in New Testament times ( Revelation 18:12 ).
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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 'Silk'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/silk.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Silk'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/silk.html. 1897.
