γλωσσόκομονglōssókomon
properly, a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e. (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse
Greek (New Testament) · G1101
Meanings
1. = classical Greek -εῖον (see above), a case for holding the reeds or tongues of musical instruments.
2. As in LXX, π., a box, chest: John 12:6, John 13:29.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- John 12:6 Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself.
- John 13:29 Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.