What does the Bible say about linen?
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The Bible presents linen as a valuable material used in trade, royal honor, and especially the ordered worship of God, where its cleanliness and beauty fittingly reflected holiness. Exodus 26:1 and 27:9 describe fine linen in the tabernacle curtains and court, while Exodus 28:5-8, 15, and 39-42 appoint linen garments for the priests serving before the Lord. Genesis 41:42 and Esther 8:15 show linen as a sign of elevated office and public favor. Ezekiel 27:7 and 27:16 also recall its importance in Tyre’s commerce. These outward fabrics did not make sinners righteous, but pointed to the purity God requires and ultimately provides through Christ.
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- Exported
- From Egypt 1 Kings 10:28; Ezekiel 27:7
- From Syria Ezekiel 27:16
- Curtains of the tabernacle made of Exodus 26:1; Exodus 27:9
- Vestments of priests made of Exodus 28:5-8; Exodus 28:15; Exodus 28:39-42
- Livery of royal households made of Genesis 41:42; Esther 8:15
- Garments
- For men made of Genesis 41:42; Ezekiel 9:2; Luke 16:19
- For women made of Isaiah 3:23; Ezekiel 16:10-13
- Bedding made of Proverbs 7:16
- Mosaic law forbade its being interwoven with wool Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 22:11
- The corpse of Jesus was wrapped in Mark 15:46; John 20:5
- FIGURATIVE
- Pure and white, of righteousness Revelation 15:6; Revelation 19:8; Revelation 19:14
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