ξεστῶν
xéstēs
pots
A liquid measure, flask, or pitcher; in Koine Greek, especially denoting a vessel of standard capacity, primarily for liquids, though also used for solids in some contexts. Generally refers either to a container used for pouring or holding fluids (such as water or wine), or, by extension, to the standardized measurement associated with such a vessel (similar to a 'quart' or 'pint'). Contextually, may signify the physical object (a jug, pitcher, or pot) or the quantity it contains.
Mark 7:4 · Word #19
Lexicon G3582
| Lemma | ξέστης |
| Transliteration | xéstēs |
| Strong's | G3582 |
| Definition | A liquid measure, flask, or pitcher; in Koine Greek, especially denoting a vessel of standard capacity, primarily for liquids, though also used for solids in some contexts. Generally refers either to a container used for pouring or holding fluids (such as water or wine), or, by extension, to the standardized measurement associated with such a vessel (similar to a 'quart' or 'pint'). Contextually, may signify the physical object (a jug, pitcher, or pot) or the quantity it contains. |
Morphology N GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pots |
| Literal | of-pots |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ξέστης |
| Strong's | G3582 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3582-01
of liquid measures
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, masculine, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP): indicating possession, source, or association, in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine plural form requires a rendering with "of," and the core sense in Koine usage is a standardized liquid measure or vessel of fixed capacity. "Liquid measures" preserves both the container and measurement sense inherent in the term. |
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