Meaning
Bag <1,,1101, 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, Joh 12:6, Joh 13:29; in the Sept. of 2Ch 24:8, 2Ch 24:10, used of the "box" appointed by King Joash for offerings for the repair of the Temple.
<2,,905, ballantion>
from ballo, "to cast," "a money-box or purse," is found in Luke's Gospel, four times, Luk 10:4, Luk 12:33 (AV, "bag"); Luk 1:22-36. See PURSE.
Note: Zone, "a gridle or belt," also served as "a purse for money," Mat 10:9, Mar 6:8. See GIRDLE.
