"flax; by meton. a flaxen wick, Mt. 12:20; linen, Rev. 15:6*"
Definition and meaning
flax; by meton. a flaxen wick, Mt. 12:20; linen, Rev. 15:6*
In the original Greek the word is written: λίνον
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of linon (G3043) across the King James Bible.
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G3043 (linon) is a Greek word that means: flax; by meton. a flaxen wick, Mt. 12:20; linen, Rev. 15:6* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word linon (G3043) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3043 is linon, a Greek word defined as: flax; by meton. a flaxen wick, Mt. 12:20; linen, Rev. 15:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
linon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.