The meaning of “גְּבִיעַ”
Understanding gᵉbîyaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
house, cup, pot. - a goblet - by analogy, the calyx of aflower 1) cup, bowl
גְּבִיעַ
house, cup, pot. - a goblet - by analogy, the calyx of aflower 1) cup, bowl
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:16 | “And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord’s servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.” Word: גְּבִיעַ (gᵉbîyaʻ) | |
| Exodus 37:17 | “And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:” Word: גְּבִיעַ (gᵉbîyaʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 35:5 | “And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.” Word: גְּבִיעַ (gᵉbîyaʻ) |
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