Strong's G4526 · Greek
σάκκος
sákkos
Definition
"sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief)
KJV: sackcloth
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (H08242);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σάκκος across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation2 verses
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Revelation 11:3And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4526 (sákkos) mean?
"sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief)
How many times does G4526 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4526 (σάκκος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sackcloth.”
How is sákkos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4526 is rendered as “sackcloth” (4×).
Where does the Greek word σάκκος come from?
of Hebrew origin (H08242);