Twine

TWINE twin (shazar, "to be twined"):

The word is used in Exodus 26:1; 36:8, etc., of the "fine twined linen" used for the curtains and hangings of the tabernacle, and for parts of the priests' dress. It denotes linen the finely spun threads of which consisted of two or more smaller threads twined together.

See LINEN; TABERNACLE.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'TWINE'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.