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
G4213
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |