ποτηρίου
potḗrion
A vessel for drinking, typically a cup or goblet made from various materials (e.g., clay, metal, glass); by extension, the quantity held by such a vessel (a cupful, drink, draught); figuratively, that which is assigned or experienced, such as one's portion, lot, or fate—especially in contexts involving suffering, divine judgment, or blessing. The primary meaning is that of a physical drinking container, but is also used metaphorically for an assigned experience or destiny.
Matthew 23:25 · Word #12
Lexicon G4221
| Lemma | ποτήριον |
| Transliteration | potḗrion |
| Strong's | G4221 |
| Definition | A vessel for drinking, typically a cup or goblet made from various materials (e.g., clay, metal, glass); by extension, the quantity held by such a vessel (a cupful, drink, draught); figuratively, that which is assigned or experienced, such as one's portion, lot, or fate—especially in contexts involving suffering, divine judgment, or blessing. The primary meaning is that of a physical drinking container, but is also used metaphorically for an assigned experience or destiny. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ποτήριον |
| Strong's | G4221 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4221-03
of a cup
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS) — indicating possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form ποτηρίου denotes possession or relation, rendered concisely as "of a cup." "Cup" preserves the core meaning of a drinking vessel while allowing for its extended metaphorical sense. |
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