Strong’s H5519

סָךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cak

Pronunciation

sak

Definition

Sackcloth

Meaning

a thicket of men, a crowd

Usage

The Hebrew word "sak" refers to a coarse, rough fabric typically made from goat's hair. It was commonly used in ancient times for making sacks and bags. In the biblical context, "sak" is often associated with mourning, repentance, and humility. People would wear sackcloth as a sign of grief or penitence, often accompanied by ashes.

Bible references

Psalm 42:4