Lexical Definition
γλωσσόκομον glōssókomon (gloce-sok'-om-on) moneybag G:N-N
from γλῶσσα and the base of κόσμος
bag.
- properly, a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse
Usage: 1 form in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| γλωσσόκομον | a container | LXX.2Chr.24.8 |
| container | LXX.2Chr.24.10 • LXX.2Chr.24.11 • LXX.2Chr.24.11 | |
| money bag | John.12.6 • John.13.29 |
Abbott-Smith
† γλωσσόκομον, -ου, τό, vernac. form of cl. γλωσσοκομεῖον (< γλῶσσα, κομέω), [in LXX for אָרוֹן, II Ki 6:11, II Ch 24:8, 10, 11 * ;]
1. = cl. -εῖον (v. supr.), a case for holding the reeds or tongues of musical instruments.
2. As in LXX, π. (MM, s.v.), a box, chest: Jo 12:6 13:29.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 6:11 |
| 2 Chronicles | 24:8 · 24:10 · 24:11 |
| John | 12:6 · 13:29 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
Related to: γλωσσόκομον-κομος, ὁ,
sarcophagus, [Refs]
__II surgical instrument, used for reducing fractures and dislocations, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.b box-splint, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III pudenda muliebria, [Refs 4th c.BC+]