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Strong's G1101 γλωσσόκομον (glossokomon)

Glossokomon means “bag” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1101 — balal (“anoint”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1101
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 2

Strong's G1101 Quick Answer

Strong's G1101 γλωσσόκομον (glossokomon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. glossokomon (gloce-sok'-om-on) n. 1. (properly) a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse [from G1100 and the base of G2889] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include box, king, said, let, and put. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
glossokomon (gloce-sok'-om-on) n. 1. (properly) a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse [from G1100 and the base of G2889]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
box, king, said, let, and put

Meaning and Definition

glossokomon (gloce-sok'-om-on) n. 1. (properly) a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse [from G1100 and the base of G2889] KJV: bag Root(s): G1100, G2889

Original Word
γλωσσόκομον
Transliteration
glossokomon
Derivation
Root: κόσμος R1: 1100 R2: 2889
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1101. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

moneybag

Usage: γλωσσόκομον, -ου, τό, vernac. form of cl. γλωσσοκομεῖον (γλῶσσα, κομέω), [in LXX for אָרוֹן, 2Ki.6:11, 2Ch.24:8, 10 11 * ;] __1. = cl. -εῖον (see supr.), a case for holding the reeds or tongues of musical instruments. __2. As in LXX, π. (MM, see word), a box, chest: Jhn.12:6 13:29. † (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

box king said let put brought came money day poor bag made

How Strong's G1101 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1101 (γλωσσόκομον) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1101 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1101 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 12:6 KJV

This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

John 13:29 KJV

For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, 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.

Strong's G1101 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Chronicles 24:8 Septuagint / Brenton

And the king said, Let a box be made, and let it be put at the gate of the house of the Lord without.

2 Chronicles 24:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the princes and all the people gave, and brought in, and cast into the box until it was filled.

2 Chronicles 24:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And it came to pass, when they brought in the box to the officers of the king by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that the money was more than sufficient, then came the king’s scribe, and the officer of the high priest, and emptied the box, and restored it to its place. Thus they did day by day, and collected much money.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1101.

2 Chronicles 24:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king said, Let a box be made, and let it be put at the gate of the house of the Lord without.
2 Chronicles 24:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the princes and all the people gave, and brought in, and cast into the box until it was filled.
2 Chronicles 24:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass, when they brought in the box to the officers of the king by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that the money was more than sufficient, then came the king’s scribe, and the officer of the high priest, and emptied the box, and restored it to its place. Thus they did day by day, and collected much money.
John 12:6 New Testament, KJV
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
John 13:29 New Testament, KJV
For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, 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.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1101, grouped by book.

2 Chronicles 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G1101 FAQ

What does glossokomon (γλωσσόκομον) mean?

Glossokomon (Strong's G1101) is a Greek word most simply glossed "bag". glossokomon (gloce-sok'-om-on) n. 1. (properly) a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse [from G1100 and the base of G2889]

How many times is glossokomon (γλωσσόκομον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1101 across 2 books.

Where can I study glossokomon (γλωσσόκομον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1101 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate glossokomon (γλωσσόκομον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as box, king, said, let, put, and brought. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1101 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1101, with linked reader references where each row is available.