◄ 4597. sés ►
Strong's Lexicon sés: Moth Original Word: σής Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: sés Pronunciation: sace Phonetic Spelling: (sace) Definition: Moth Meaning: a moth. Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word in Greek Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of decay and destruction by moths is עָשׁ (ash), Strong's Hebrew 6211, which also refers to a moth. Usage: The Greek word "σής" (sés) refers to a moth, an insect known for its destructive nature, particularly in relation to clothing and fabrics. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate the transient and perishable nature of earthly treasures and possessions. The moth serves as a symbol of decay and the inevitable deterioration of material wealth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, clothing was a significant indicator of wealth and status. Fabrics were valuable commodities, and the presence of moths, which could destroy these precious items, was a common concern. The imagery of moths eating away at garments would have been a powerful reminder to early Christians of the futility of placing trust in material wealth. This metaphor would resonate with a society familiar with the vulnerability of their possessions to natural decay. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition a moth NASB Translation moth (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4597: σής σής, σητός, ὁ (Hebrew סָס., Isaiah 51:8; עָשׁ, Job 4:19; Job 13:28), a moth, the clothes-moth (B. D., under the word ; Alex.'s Kitto, under the word Ash): Matthew 6:19; Luke 12:33. (Pindar, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Theophrastus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance moth. Apparently of Hebrew origin (cac); a moth -- moth. see HEBREW cac Forms and Transliterations σης σὴς σήτες σητός ses sēs sḕs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:19 N-NMS GRK: γῆς ὅπου σὴς καὶ βρῶσις NAS: on earth, where moth and rust destroy, KJV: earth, where moth and rust INT: earth where moth and rust Matthew 6:20 N-NMS GRK: ὅπου οὔτε σὴς οὔτε βρῶσις NAS: where neither moth nor rust KJV: where neither moth nor rust INT: where neither moth nor rust Luke 12:33 N-NMS GRK: ἐγγίζει οὐδὲ σὴς διαφθείρει NAS: comes near nor moth destroys. KJV: approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. INT: does draw near nor moth destroy Strong's Greek 4597 3 Occurrences σὴς — 3 Occ.