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sackcloth

Definition:

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

• A person who wore clothing made from it would be uncomfortable. Sackcloth was worn to show 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."
• Another way to translate this term could be "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 also: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-unknown)

(See also: ash, camel, goat, humble, mourn, repent, sign)

Bible References:

• 2 Samuel 03:31
• Genesis 37:34
• Joel 01:8-10
• Jonah 03:05
• Luke 10:13
• Matthew 11:21

Word Data:

• Strong's: H8242, G4526

Forms Found in the English ULB:

sackcloth