5580. sas

Lexicon

sas: To rejoice, to exult

Original Word: סָס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cac
Pronunciation: sahs
Phonetic Spelling: (sawce)
Definition: To rejoice, to exult
Meaning: a moth

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

moth

From the same as cuwc; a moth (from the agility of the fly) -- moth.

see HEBREW cuwc

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a moth
NASB Translation
grub (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סָ֑ס noun masculine moth (ᵑ7 סָסָא, Syriac ; Assyrian sâsu, Dl^{HWB 506}; Arabic , ; Ethiopic Thes Lag^{Armen. Stud. § 2262} compare Armenian zez = Greek σής, which is derived from סָס by Bo^{Hieroz. iii. 514} Lewy^{Fremdw. 16 f.}); — וְכַצֶּמֶר יאֹכְלֵם סָ֑ס Isaiah 51:8.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be moth-eaten.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4597 • σής (sēs), which also means "moth." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of decay and the transient nature of material wealth. For instance, in Matthew 6:19-20 (BSB), Jesus warns against storing up treasures on earth, "where moth and rust destroy," emphasizing the importance of seeking heavenly treasures that are imperishable.

Usage: The term סָס is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a moth, an insect known for its destructive nature, particularly in the context of consuming and destroying fabrics and garments.

Context: The Hebrew word סָס (sas) appears in the context of illustrating the transient and destructive nature of earthly possessions and human endeavors. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, moths were a common metaphor for decay and impermanence, as they would often infest and ruin valuable clothing and textiles, which were considered significant assets.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of moths is used to convey the idea of inevitable decay and the futility of placing trust in material wealth. For example, in Job 13:28, the imagery of a moth is employed to describe the frailty and ephemeral nature of human life: "So man wastes away like something rotten, like a garment eaten by moths."

The moth serves as a powerful symbol in biblical literature, reminding readers of the importance of focusing on spiritual and eternal values rather than temporary and perishable goods. This metaphor underscores the biblical theme of the impermanence of worldly possessions and the ultimate sovereignty of God over all creation.

Forms and Transliterations

סָ֑ס סס Sas sās

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 51:8
HEB: וְכַצֶּ֖מֶר יֹאכְלֵ֣ם סָ֑ס וְצִדְקָתִי֙ לְעוֹלָ֣ם
NAS: them like a garment, And the grub will eat
KJV: like a garment, and the worm shall eat
INT: wool will eat and the grub my righteousness will be forever

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5580
1 Occurrence

sās — 1 Occ.