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σάκκος G4526
G4526 is the Greek word σάκκος, transliterated sákkos. The King James Version most often renders it sackcloth.
What it means
"sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief).
Where it comes from
of Hebrew origin (H08242).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sackcloth.
Verses using σάκκος
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:21 · KJV
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Luke 10:13 · KJV
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
Revelation 6:12 · KJV
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Common questions
What does Strong's G4526 mean?
G4526 is the Greek word σάκκος (sákkos), meaning "sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief).
How is G4526 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sackcloth (3 times).
How many times does G4526 appear in the Bible?
σάκκος (sákkos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4526 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H08242).
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