Xestēs ξέστης
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| ξέστης | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | xestēs |
| Strong's number | G3582 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | masculine noun |
| Gloss | pitcher |
| Occurrences | 2 in 2 verses |
Xestēs (Greek ξέστης, Strong's G3582) is a Greek masculine noun meaning “pitcher”. It occurs 2 times in 2 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
ξέστης, -ου, ὁ
(a Sicilian corruption of Lat. sextarius), [in Al. : Lev.14:10 (לֹג, LXX κοτύλη)* ;]
1. a sextarius (about a pint).
2. In NT, a pitcher of wood or stone : Mrk.7:4.†
(AS)
(a Sicilian corruption of Lat. sextarius), [in Al. : Lev.14:10 (לֹג, LXX κοτύλη)* ;]
1. a sextarius (about a pint).
2. In NT, a pitcher of wood or stone : Mrk.7:4.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | pots (2) |
|---|---|
| BSB | pitchers (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Xestēs, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Mark
- Mark 7:4And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
- Mark 7:8For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).