Purse
ArtifactsWhat is the meaning of Purse in the Bible?
A portable container or pouch used for carrying personal items, money, or valuables.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the physical nature and usage of purses provides context for biblical narratives involving money, theft, and daily life, such as Judas Iscariot keeping the common purse or the thief's purse in John 12:6.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Purse were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Purse in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Purse clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
John 12:6
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Purse." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/purse/