Linen [λ ι ν ο ν]. The Rev. follows the reading liqon stone, after the analogy of Ezekiel 28:13, "Every precious stone was thy covering." The idea is that of raiment studded with precious stones. See on ch. Revelation 2:17.

White [λ α υ π ρ ο ν]. Mostly applied in the New Testament to clothing, as Luke 23:11; Acts 10:30; James 2:2. Also to the water of life (ch. 22 1), and the morning - star (ch. 22 16). Rev., bright.

Girt round their breasts. As the Lord in the vision of Revelation 1:13; where, however, mastoiv paps is used instead of sthqh breasts.

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