σήςsḗs

a moth

Greek (New Testament) · G4597

Meanings

a moth, clothes moth: Matthew 6:19-20, Luke 12:33.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 6:19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
  • Matthew 6:20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
  • Luke 12:33 “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.