Bible Dictionary
Silk
Silk was a valuable textile known especially in New Testament commerce. Revelation lists it among the luxury goods of Babylon, while some Old Testament translations use “silk” where fine linen is intended.
Biblical Usage
Silk is explicitly mentioned among the luxury goods of the symbolic Babylon in Revelation. Other Old Testament uses of the word “silk” are identified in the supplied material as references to fine linen or possibly damask cloth.
Scripture References