Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σής”
Understanding sḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently of Hebrew origin (סָס) moth. - a moth
G4597
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σής
Phoneticsace
Transliterationsḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently of Hebrew origin (סָס) moth. - a moth
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:19 | “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:” Word: σής (sḗs) | |
| Matthew 6:20 | “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” Word: σής (sḗs) | |
| Luke 12:33 | “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” Word: σής (sḗs) |