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 times

Appears 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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