Strong's Lexicon pinax: Platter, Dish, Tablet Original Word: πίναξ Word Origin: Derived from a base word meaning "to spread out" or "to flatten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pinax," the concept of a platter or dish can be related to Hebrew words like "ke'arah" (Strong's Hebrew 7086), which refers to a bowl or dish. Usage: The Greek word "pinax" primarily refers to a flat surface used for serving food, such as a platter or dish. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a tablet used for writing. In the New Testament, it is used in the context of a serving dish. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman culture, meals were often served on large platters or dishes, which were central to communal dining experiences. These platters were typically made of wood, metal, or pottery. The use of a "pinax" in the biblical context reflects the customs of the time, where meals were significant social and familial events. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a board, dish NASB Translation platter (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4094: πίναξπίναξ, πίνακος, ὁ (common thought to be from ΠΙΝΟΣ a pine, and so properly, 'a pine-board'; according to the conjecture of Buttmann, Ausf. Spr. i. 74 n., from πναξ for πλάξ (i. e. anything broad and flat (cf. English plank)) with ἰ inserted, as in πινυτός for πνυτος (according to Fick i. 146 from Sanskritpinaka, a stick, staff)), from Homer down; 1. a board, a tablet. 2. a dish, plate, platter: Matthew 14:8, 11; Mark 6:25,(27 Lachmann brackets),28; Luke 11:39; Homer, Odyssey 1, 141; 16, 49; others. Apparently a form of plax; a plate -- charger, platter. see GREEK plax Englishman's Concordance Matthew 14:8 N-DFSGRK: ὧδε ἐπὶ πίνακι τὴν κεφαλὴν NAS: me here on a platter the head KJV: head in a charger. INT: here upon a dish the head Matthew 14:11 N-DFS Mark 6:25 N-DFS Mark 6:28 N-DFS Luke 11:39 N-GMS Strong's Greek 4094 |
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