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Purse
        a bag for money. The Hebrews, when on a journey, were provided with a bag, in which they carried their money, Ge 42:35; Pr 1:14; 7:20; Isa 46:6 and, if they were merchants, also their weights. De 25:13 Mic 6:11 This bag is described in the New Testament by the terms balantion (bag) Lu 10:4; 12:33; 22:35,38 and glossokomon (originally the bag in which musicians carried the mouth-pieces of their Instruments). Joh 12:6; 13:29 The girdle also served as a purse. Mt 10:9; Mr 6:8 Ladies wore ornamental purses. Isa 3:24


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'purse' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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