Glōssókomon — G1101

Definition

neuter noun

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

1. a case in which to keep the mouth-pieces of wind instruments
2. a small box for other uses also

Usually translated as

bag

Origin

from G1100 and the base of G2889

• glōssa (G1100)
• kósmos (G2889)

Occurrences

Glōssókomon occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (2)

• John 12:6 — This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag (γλωσσόκομον), and bare what was put therein.
• John 13:29 — For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag (γλωσσόκομον), that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.