Strong's H6594 · Hebrew
פִּשְׁתָּה
pishtâh · /pish-taw'/
Definition
flax; by implication, a wick
KJV: flax, tow.
Root / derivation: feminine of H6593 (פִּשְׁתֶּה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פִּשְׁתָּה across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. smoking: or, dimly burning quench: Heb. quench it
Isaiah 43:17Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6594 (pishtâh) mean?
flax; by implication, a wick
How many times does H6594 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6594 (פִּשְׁתָּה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “flax.”
How is pishtâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6594 is rendered as “flax” (3×), “tow” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פִּשְׁתָּה come from?
feminine of H6593 (פִּשְׁתֶּה);