Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑπολήνιον”
Understanding hypolḗnion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed compound of ὑπό and ληνός winefat. - vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e. lower wine-vat
G5276
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑπολήνιον
Phonetichoop-ol-ay'-nee-on
Transliterationhypolḗnion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed compound of ὑπό and ληνός winefat. - vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e. lower wine-vat
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 12:1 | “And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.” Word: ὑπολήνιον (hypolḗnion) |