ξεστῶν
xeston
pots
as if from (properly, to smooth; by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat); a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) (or perhaps by corruption from the Latin sextarius, the sixth of a modius, i.e. about a pint), i.e. (specially), a measure for liquids or solids, (by analogy, a pitcher):--pot.
Mark 7:4 · Word #19
Lexicon G3582
| Lemma | ξέστης |
| Transliteration | xéstēs |
| Strong's | G3582 |
| In-context | pots |
| Literal | of-pots |
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 |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ξέστης |
| Strong's | G3582 |
SIBI-P1 G3582-01
of the measure-vessels
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GMP = noun, genitive case, masculine gender, plural number. The form ξεστῶν is the genitive plural of ξέστης. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ξέστης refers to a vessel used for holding or measuring liquids or solids, likely related to a standard measure. The genitive masculine plural form (GMP) is reflected by the phrase "of the measure-vessels," preserving both the plural number and the genitive case indicating possession or association. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:4 | ξεστῶν | xeston | pots |