Strong’s H8162

שַׁעַטְנֵז

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sha`atnez

Pronunciation

shah-at-NEZ

Definition

Mixed fabric, mixed cloth

Meaning

linsey-woolsey

Usage

The term "shaatnez" refers to a specific prohibition in the Hebrew Bible against wearing garments made of a mixture of wool and linen. This prohibition is part of the broader set of laws given to the Israelites to maintain holiness and distinctiveness as God's chosen people.

Bible references

Leviticus 19:19;Deuteronomy 22:11