Linen

Linen (Hebrew shesh, butz; Greek bussos, sindon) was the principal fine textile of the ancient world, woven from flax and prized for its white purity and coolness. Egypt was its chief source and greatest producer (Gen. 41:42; Isa. 19:9). The tabernacle curtains and the priestly vestments, including the high priest's sacred garments, were of fine twined linen (Ex. 26:1; 28:5–6, 39). Daniel and the angels of Revelation are clothed in linen as a sign of heavenly purity (Dan. 10:5; Rev. 15:6). Jesus' body was wrapped in linen for burial (John 19:40; 20:5–7). In Revelation, the "fine linen, bright and pure" worn by the bride of Christ represents "the righteous deeds of the saints" (Rev. 19:8).