sackcloth
Found 46 times in the King James Bible
H8242
Hebrew
G4526
Greek
English Definition
properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
σάκκος
Transliteration
sákkos
Strong's Reference
G4526
Greek Meaning
"sack"-cloth, i.e. mohair (the material or garments made of it, worn as a sign of grief)
"Sackcloth" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H8242, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G4526. Context determines which original word is being used.