19:8 She was permitted to be dressed in bright, clean, fine linen” 2 (for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints). 3
1 tn The Hebrew word שֵׁשׁ (shesh) is an Egyptian loanword that describes the fine linen robes that Egyptian royalty wore. The clothing signified Joseph’s rank.
2 tn On the term translated “fine linen,” BDAG 185 s.v. βύσσινος states, “made of fine linen, subst. τὸ β. fine linen, linen garment…Rv 18:12…16; 19:8, 14.”
3 sn This phrase is treated as a parenthetical explanation by the author.