The meaning of “πίνω”
Understanding pínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of ; which (together with another form) ; occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses drink. - to imb...
πίνω
a prolonged form of ; which (together with another form) ; occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses drink. - to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:38 | “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,” Word: πίνω (pínō) | |
| Mark 14:23 | “And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.” Word: πίνω (pínō) | |
| Luke 12:29 | “And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.” Word: πίνω (pínō) | |
| John 4:14 | “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” Word: πίνω (pínō) | |
| Acts 23:12 | “And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.” Word: πίνω (pínō) |