What does שַׂק · σάκκος mean in the Bible?
שַׂק · σάκκος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "coarse cloth worn as a sign of mourning".
Hebrew · H8242, G4526
שַׂק
Properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.) · sackcloth
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שַׂק H8242 properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
Pronunciation śaqqî
Coarse fabric embodying mourning ritual; shifts from garment to container, grief to practicality.
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σάκκος G4526 sackcloth
Pronunciation sákkos
Coarse garment signifying mourning or repentance, not mere fabric but symbolic of spiritual distress
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What does שַׂק (saq) mean in the Bible?
שַׂק · σάκκος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "coarse cloth worn as a sign of mourning".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8242, G4526?
H8242, G4526 is connected to 48 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. coarse cloth worn as a sign of mourning
Strong's H8242, G4526
Lexical occurrences 48 verses Source Gloss
coarse cloth worn as a sign of mourning
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Word Origins
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