Rev 18:12 | RWP | e4.org | Of fine linen ( βυσσινου ). Genitive case after γομον , as are all the items to κοκκινου . Old adjective from βυσσος (linen, ), here a garment of linen, in N.T. only , ; , . Purple ( πορφυρας ). Fabric colored with purple dye ( πορφυρεος , ; ), as in , ; . Silk ( σιρικου ). So the uncials here. Το σηρικον (the silken fabric) occurs in Plutarch, Strabo, Arrian, Lucian, only here in N.T. Probably from the name of the Indian or Chinese people ( ο Σηρες ) from whom the fabric came after Alexander invaded India. Silk was a costly article among the Romans, and for women as a rule. Scarlet ( κοκκινου ). See ; . All thyine wood ( παν ξυλον θυινον ). Now accusative again without γομον dependence. An odoriferous North African citrus tree, prized for the colouring of the wood for dining-tables, like a peacock's tail or the stripes of a tiger or panther. Here only in N.T. Of ivory ( ελεφαντινον ). Old adjective (from ελεφας elephant) agreeing with σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T. Cf. Ahab's ivory palace ( ). Of marble ( μαρμαρου ). Old word (from μαρμαιρω , to glisten), genitive after σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T.

‏ Revelation of John 18:12

Of fine linen ( βυσσινου ). Genitive case after γομον, as are all the items to κοκκινου. Old adjective from βυσσος (linen, Lu 16:19), here a garment of linen, in N.T. only Re 18:12, 16; 19:8, 14.

Purple ( πορφυρας ). Fabric colored with purple dye ( πορφυρεος, 17:4; 18:16), as in Mr 15:17, 20; Lu 16:19.

Silk ( σιρικου ). So the uncials here. Το σηρικον (the silken fabric) occurs in Plutarch, Strabo, Arrian, Lucian, only here in N.T. Probably from the name of the Indian or Chinese people ( ο Σηρες ) from whom the fabric came after Alexander invaded India. Silk was a costly article among the Romans, and for women as a rule.

Scarlet ( κοκκινου ). See 17:4; 18:16.

All thyine wood ( παν ξυλον θυινον ). Now accusative again without γομον dependence. An odoriferous North African citrus tree, prized for the colouring of the wood for dining-tables, like a peacock's tail or the stripes of a tiger or panther. Here only in N.T.

Of ivory ( ελεφαντινον ). Old adjective (from ελεφας elephant) agreeing with σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T. Cf. Ahab's ivory palace (1Ki 22:39).

Of marble ( μαρμαρου ). Old word (from μαρμαιρω, to glisten), genitive after σκευος (vessel), here only in N.T.