γλωσσόκομον

glōssokomonNoun (Neuter)G1101

moneybag

From: from G1100 (γλῶσσα) and the base of G2889 (κόσμος);

Short Definition

properly, a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse

Full Lexicon Entry

1.= cl. -*εῖον *, a case for holding the reeds or tongues of musical instruments.
2.As in LXX, π., a box, chest
LXX Usage: for אָרוֹן, 11 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2

Key Passages

  • John 12:6
  • John 13:29

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