Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑδρία”
Understanding hydría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
water-pot. - a water-jar, i.e. receptacle for family supply
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑδρία
Phonetichoo-dree-ah'
Transliterationhydría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
water-pot. - a water-jar, i.e. receptacle for family supply
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 2:6 | “And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.” Word: ὑδρία (hydría) | |
| John 2:7 | “Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.” Word: ὑδρία (hydría) | |
| John 4:28 | “The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,” Word: ὑδρία (hydría) |