Greek Word Study

The meaning of πόσις

Understanding pósis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

drink. - a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught

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πόσις

Phoneticpos'-is
Transliterationpósis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

drink. - a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
John 6:55

For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

Word: πόσις (pósis)
Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Word: πόσις (pósis)
Colossians 2:16

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

Word: πόσις (pósis)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
John
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