The meaning of “πίναξ”
Understanding pínax reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a form of πλάξ charger, platter. - a plate
πίναξ
apparently a form of πλάξ charger, platter. - a plate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:8 | “And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.” Word: πίναξ (pínax) | |
| Matthew 14:11 | “And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.” Word: πίναξ (pínax) | |
| Mark 6:25 | “And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.” Word: πίναξ (pínax) | |
| Mark 6:28 | “And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.” Word: πίναξ (pínax) | |
| Luke 11:39 | “And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.” Word: πίναξ (pínax) |