Strong’s H6594

פִשְׁתָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

pishtah

Pronunciation

pish-taw'

Definition

Flax

Meaning

flax, a wick

Usage

The term "pishtah" refers to the plant flax, which is cultivated for its fibers and seeds. In the Bible, it is often associated with linen production, as flax fibers are spun into linen thread. Linen was a common material for clothing and other textiles in ancient Israel.

Bible references

Exodus 9:31;Exodus 9:31;Isaiah 42:3;Isaiah 43:17