4597. sés

Lexicon

sés: Moth

Original Word: σής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: sés
Pronunciation: sace
Phonetic Spelling: (sace)
Definition: Moth
Meaning: a moth.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

moth.

Apparently of Hebrew origin (cac); a moth -- moth.

see HEBREW cac

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a moth
NASB Translation
moth (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4597: σής

σής, σητός, ὁ (Hebrew סָס., Isaiah 51:8; עָשׁ, Job 4:19; Job 13:28), a moth, the clothes-moth (B. D., under the word ; Alex.'s Kitto, under the word Ash): Matthew 6:19; Luke 12:33. (Pindar, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Theophrastus, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word in Greek.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of decay and destruction by moths is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures. Corresponding Hebrew entries include:
• Strong's Hebrew 6211 (עש): Refers to a moth or moth-eaten, used in similar contexts to describe decay and the impermanence of material possessions (e.g., Job 13:28, Isaiah 50:9).

These entries collectively emphasize the biblical teaching on the transient nature of earthly wealth and the enduring value of spiritual investments.

Usage: The term σής is used in the New Testament to illustrate the concept of decay and the transient nature of earthly treasures. It is often employed metaphorically to emphasize the impermanence of material wealth and possessions.

Context: The Greek word σής appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of decay and the vulnerability of earthly treasures. In the cultural context of the biblical era, moths were a common problem, as they would destroy valuable garments, which were considered a significant form of wealth. This imagery is used to teach spiritual lessons about the fleeting nature of material possessions and the importance of storing up treasures in heaven.

In Matthew 6:19-20 (BSB), Jesus instructs, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." Here, σής is used to highlight the contrast between temporary earthly wealth and eternal heavenly treasures.

Similarly, in James 5:2 (BSB), the epistle warns, "Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten." This serves as a reminder of the inevitable decay of worldly riches and the futility of placing one's trust in them.

The use of σής in these passages underscores a broader biblical theme that encourages believers to focus on spiritual wealth and the eternal kingdom of God, rather than being preoccupied with the accumulation of material goods that are subject to decay and loss.

Forms and Transliterations

σης σὴς σήτες σητός ses sēs sḕs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 6:19 N-NMS
GRK: γῆς ὅπου σὴς καὶ βρῶσις
NAS: on earth, where moth and rust destroy,
KJV: earth, where moth and rust
INT: earth where moth and rust

Matthew 6:20 N-NMS
GRK: ὅπου οὔτε σὴς οὔτε βρῶσις
NAS: where neither moth nor rust
KJV: where neither moth nor rust
INT: where neither moth nor rust

Luke 12:33 N-NMS
GRK: ἐγγίζει οὐδὲ σὴς διαφθείρει
NAS: comes near nor moth destroys.
KJV: approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
INT: does draw near nor moth destroy

Strong's Greek 4597
3 Occurrences

σὴς — 3 Occ.