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Strong's G3043 λίνον (linon)

Linon means “linen” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3043 — yediael (“Jediael”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3043
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 6

Strong's G3043 Quick Answer

Strong's G3043 λίνον (linon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. linon (lee'-non) n. 1. flax 2. (by implication) "linen" It has 8 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include flax and linen. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
linon (lee'-non) n. 1. flax 2. (by implication) "linen"
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
flax and linen

Meaning and Definition

linon (lee'-non) n. 1. flax 2. (by implication) "linen" [probably a primary word] KJV: linen

Original Word
λίνον
Transliteration
linon
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3043. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

linen/wick

Usage: λίνον (Tr. λῖνον), -ου, τό [in LXX: Exo.9:31 (פִּשְׁתָּה), al. ;] __1. flax: Mat.12:20 (LXX). __2. linen: Rev.15:6 (R, mg., see: λίθος).† λίθος, -ου, ὁ (and, in Att.., of precious stones, ἡ.) [in LXX for אֶבֶן, Gen.11:3, al.; λ. τίμιος, for פָּז, Psa.19:10 21:3, Pro.8:19, al. ;] a stone: Mat.4:6, al.; pl., Mat.3:9, al.; at the entrance of a tomb, Mat.27:60, 66 28:2, Mrk.15:46 16:3-4, Luk.24:2, Jhn.11:38, 32 11:41 20:1; λ. μυλικός, Luk.17:2, cf. Rev.18:21;

of building stones, Mat.21:42, [44], Mat.24:2, Mrk.12:10 13:1-2, Luk.19:44 20:17-18 21:5-6 Act.4:11, 1Pe.2:7; metaphorically, of Christ, λ. ἀκρογωναῖος, ἐκλεκτός, ἔντιμος, 1Pe.2:6 (LXX); λ. ζῶν, 1Pe.2:4; προσκόμματος, 1Pe.2:8, Rom.9:33; of Christians, λ. ζῶντες, 1Pe.2:5; of precious stones, λ. τίμιος, Rev.17:4 18:12, 16 21:11, 19; ἴασπις, Rev.4:3; ἐνδεδυμένοι λ. καθαρόν, Rev.15:6 (λίνον, Rec., R, mg., see Swete, in l); metaphorically, λ. τίμιοι, 1Co.3:12; of the tables of the law, 2Co.3:7; of idols, Act.17:29 (AS)

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How Strong's G3043 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render linon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

flax Matthew 12:20 linen Revelation 15:6

How Strong's G3043 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3043 (λίνον) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3043 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3043 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 12:20 KJV

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

Revelation 15:6 KJV

And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.

Strong's G3043 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 9:31 Septuagint / Brenton

And the flax and the barley were smitten, for the barley was advanced, and the flax was seeding.

Deuteronomy 22:11 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt not wear a mingled garment, woolen and linen together.

Proverbs 31:13 Septuagint / Brenton

Gathering wool and flax, she makes it serviceable with her hands.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3043.

Exodus 9:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the flax and the barley were smitten, for the barley was advanced, and the flax was seeding.
Deuteronomy 22:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not wear a mingled garment, woolen and linen together.
Proverbs 31:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Gathering wool and flax, she makes it serviceable with her hands.
Isaiah 19:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And shame shall come upon them that work fine flax, and them that make fine linen.
Isaiah 42:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench; but he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
Isaiah 43:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
who brought forth chariots and horse, and a mighty multitude: but they have lain down, and shall not rise: they are extinct, as quenched flax.
Matthew 12:20 New Testament, KJV
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
Revelation 15:6 New Testament, KJV
And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3043, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 9:31
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 22:11
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 31:13
Isaiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 19:9 Isaiah 42:3 Isaiah 43:17
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 12:20
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 15:6

Strong's G3043 FAQ

What does linon (λίνον) mean?

Linon (Strong's G3043) is a Greek word most simply glossed "linen". linon (lee'-non) n. 1. flax 2. (by implication) "linen"

How many times is linon (λίνον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G3043 across 6 books.

Where can I study linon (λίνον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3043 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate linon (λίνον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as flax and linen. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3043 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3043, with linked reader references where each row is available.