בּוּץ
buts (H0948)
fine linen
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word בּוּץ (butz) translates to "fine linen." This suggests that the term refers to a high-quality textile, implying luxury, elegance, or refinement. In the context of its 8 occurrences in the Bible, "fine linen" appears to evoke notions of sophistication and exclusivity. The semantic domain of Law & Justice may initially seem unrelated to the concept of fine linen, but it's possible that in some biblical contexts, the quality and expense of textiles were indicators of social status or wealth. This could imply that laws or judgments might be tied to the material possessions and living standards of individuals or groups. However, without further context, this connection remains speculative.
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The sons of Shelah the son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of those who worked fine linen, of the house of Ashbea;
David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the choir master with the singers; and David had an ephod of linen on him.
the son of a woman of the daughters of Dan; and his father was a man of Tyre, skillful to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, in iron, in stone, in timber, and in purple, in blue, in fine linen, and in crimson, also to engrave any kind of engraving and to devise any device; that there may be a place appointed to him with your skillful men, and with the skillful men of my lord David your father.
He made the veil of blue, purple, crimson, and fine linen, and ornamented it with cherubim.
also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, even Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and their brothers, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals and stringed instruments and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them one hundred twenty priests sounding with trumpets);
There were hangings of white and blue material, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and marble pillars. The couches were of gold and silver, on a pavement of red, white, yellow, and black marble.
Mordecai went out of the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and was glad.
“ ‘ “Syria was your merchant by reason of the multitude of your handiworks. They traded for your wares with emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies.