# sackcloth #

## Definition: ##

Sackcloth was a coarse, scratchy type of cloth that was made out of goat hair or camel hair.

* Clothing made out of sackcloth was uncomfortable for the person wearing it. It was worn as a way of showing mourning, grief, or humble repentance.
* The phrase "sackcloth and ashes" was a common term referring to a traditional expression of grief and repentance.

## Translation Suggestions ##

* This term could also be translated as, "coarse cloth from animal hair" or "clothes made of goat hair" or "rough, scratchy clothing."
* Other ways to translate this term could include, "rough, scratchy mourning clothes."
* The phrase "sit in sackcloth and ashes" could be translated as, "show mourning and humility by wearing scratchy cloth and sitting in ashes."

(See: [How to Translate Unknowns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown))



## Bible References: ##

* [2 Samuel 03:31-32](en/tn/2sa/help/03/31)
* [Genesis 37:34-36](en/tn/gen/help/37/34)
* [Joel 01:8-10](en/tn/jol/help/01/08)
* [Jonah 03:4-5](en/tn/jon/help/03/04)
* [Luke 10:13-15](en/tn/luk/help/10/13)
* [Matthew 11:20-22](en/tn/mat/help/11/20)