Scrip

skrip: A word connected with “scrap,” and meaning a “bag,” either as made from a “scrap” (of skin) or as holding “scraps” (of food, etc.). The King James Version has “scrip” in 1 Samuel 17:40 and 1 Samuel 17:6 times in New Testament; the English Revised Version has “wallet” in the New Testament, but retains “script” in 1 Samuel 17:40; the American Standard Revised Version has “wallet” throughout. See BAG.

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Author: International Std. Bible Encyclopedia

Keywords: Scrip, Money, Moneybag, Money bag, Purse, Wallet

Source: James Orr (editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5 volume set.

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