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πόμα

póma

G4188 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A liquid for drinking; beverage (as distinct from food). Primarily refers to any drink or potable liquid. In specific contexts, can refer to wine, water, or any consumable liquid.

Semantic Range

beverage, drink, potable liquid, anything for drinking, in rare cases a specific kind of drink (e.g., wine, water, milk)

Root / Etymology

Derived from an alternate form of the verb πίνω ('to drink'), indicating something that is drunk. Cognate with classical Greek πῶμα with identical meaning.

Historical & Contextual Notes

πόμα appears infrequently in the New Testament but is attested in classical and Hellenistic Greek as a general term for any drinkable liquid. In secular Greek, the term is broader than 'wine,' referring to all beverages, including water, wine, milk, or prepared drinks. In the Septuagint, πόμα often translates Hebrew terms for drink or beverage and lacks specific ritual or religious connotation. English translations usually render πόμα as 'drink' or 'beverage,' which accurately communicates its general sense. Koine usage is consistent with earlier periods, and the term does not imply any particular kind of drink unless specified by context. Distinguished from words such as ποτήριον ('cup, drinking vessel') and οἶνος ('wine').

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from the alternate of πίνω; a beverage:--drink.

Root Family

πομ- (póma) — to drink, beverage

Root πομ- to drink, beverage

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G4188-01 πόμα poma N ACC N SG drink a beverage a beverage 1
G4188-02 πόμασιν pomasin N DAT N PL drinks with drinks drinks 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G4188-01 1 Corinthians 10:4 πόμα poma N ACC N SG drink a beverage a beverage
G4188-02 Hebrews 9:10 πόμασιν pomasin N DAT N PL drinks with drinks drinks
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