Strong’s H6593

פִשְׁתֶּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

pishteh

Pronunciation

peh'-sheth

Definition

Linen, Flax

Meaning

linen

Usage

The Hebrew word "pesheth" refers to linen or flax, a plant fiber used in ancient times to make cloth. Linen was highly valued in biblical times for its quality and durability. It was often used for making garments, including priestly robes, and was considered a symbol of purity and righteousness.

Bible references

Leviticus 13:47;Leviticus 13:48;Leviticus 13:52;Leviticus 13:59;Deuteronomy 22:11;Joshua 2:6;Judges 15:14;Proverbs 31:13;Isaiah 19:9;Jeremiah 13:1;Ezekiel 40:3;Ezekiel 44:17;Ezekiel 44:18;Ezekiel 44:18;Hosea 2:5;Hosea 2:9