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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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