The meaning of “σάκκος”
Understanding sákkos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (שַׂק) sackcloth. - "sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of g...
σάκκος
of Hebrew origin (שַׂק) sackcloth. - "sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:21 | “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.” Word: σάκκος (sákkos) | |
| Luke 10:13 | “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.” Word: σάκκος (sákkos) | |
| Revelation 6:12 | “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;” Word: σάκκος (sákkos) | |
| Revelation 11:3 | “And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.” Word: σάκκος (sákkos) |