Bag - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Bag

[ 1,,G1101, glossokomon ]
from glossa, a tongue," and komeo, "to tend," was, firstly, "a case" in which to keep the mouthpiece of wind instruments; secondly, "a small box" for any purpose, but especially a "casket or purse," to keep money in. It is used of the "bag" which Judas carried, John 12:6; John 13:29; in the Sept. of 2 Chronicles 24:8, 2 Chronicles 24:10, used of the "box" appointed by King Joash for offerings for the repair of the Temple.

[ 2,,G905, ballantion ]
from ballo, "to cast," "a money-box or purse," is found in Luke's Gospel, four times, Luke 10:4; Luke 12:33 (AV, "bag"); Luke 22:35-Luke 22:36. See PURSE.

Note: Zone, "a gridle or belt," also served as "a purse for money," Matthew 10:9; Mark 6:8. See GIRDLE.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words