Bag

New Testament

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words

Definition

1glossokomonG1101

from glossa, "a tongue," and komeo, "to tend," was, firstly, "a case" in which to keep the mouthpiece of wind instruments; secondly, "a small box" for any purpose, but especially a "casket or purse," to keep money in. It is used of the "bag" which Judas carried, Joh 12:6, Joh 13:29; in the Sept. of 2Ch 24:8, 2Ch 24:10, used of the "box" appointed by King Joash for offerings for the repair of the Temple.

2ballantionG905

from ballo, "to cast," "a money-box or purse," is found in Luke's Gospel, four times, Luk 10:4, Luk 12:33 (AV, "bag"); Luk 1:22-36. See PURSE.

Note: Zone, "a gridle or belt," also served as "a purse for money," Mat 10:9, Mar 6:8. See GIRDLE.