ποτήριον
potērionNoun (Neuter)G4221
cup
From: neuter of a derivative of the alternate of G4095 (πίνω);
Short Definition
a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate
Full Lexicon Entry
a wine cup: a,; πίνειν ἐκ τοῦ π.; εὐλογίας; by meton., of the contents of the cup, b. Metaphorical, of experience of divine providence; of prosperity ; of adversity : of the sufferings of Christ,; of divine punishment .
LXX Usage: chiefly for כּוֹס
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
30 timesAppears 30 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
8
Mark
7
1 Corinthians
6
Luke
4
Revelation
4
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:16
- John 18:11
- Matthew 20:22
- Matthew 26:42
- Mark 7:8
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