Strong's Lexicon spuris: Basket Original Word: σπυρίς Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "spuris" in the Old Testament, as the specific type of basket is unique to the Greek context of the New Testament. However, general terms for baskets in Hebrew include "תֶּבֶן" (teven) and "סַל" (sal). Usage: The Greek word "spuris" refers to a type of basket. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe a large basket, often made of woven materials, used for carrying provisions or other items. It is distinct from other types of baskets mentioned in the Bible, such as "kophinos," which is a smaller basket. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman world, baskets were common household items used for a variety of purposes, including the storage and transport of food and goods. The "spuris" was likely a larger, more robust basket, possibly used for carrying larger quantities or heavier items. Such baskets would have been essential for daily life, especially in agrarian societies where transporting produce was necessary. HELPS Word-studies 4711 spyrís – literally, a tightly wound (plaited) basket; a "hamper, reed basket" (J. Thayer). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a (large, flexible) basket (for carrying provisions) NASB Translation large basket (1), large baskets (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4711: σπυρίςσπυρίς (L WH σφυρίς, which see), σπυριδος, ἡ (allied to σπεῖρα, which see; hence, something wound, twisted, or folded together), a reed basket (i. e. a plaited basket, a lunch basket, hamper; cf. B. D., under the word STRONGS NT 4711: σφυρίςσφυρίς, equivalent to σπυρίς, which see (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 113; Curtius, p. 503; (Stephanus' Thesaurus, see under the words)), Lachmann in Matthew 16:10 and Mark 8:8; WH uniformly (see their Appendix, p. 148). From speiro (as woven); a hamper or lunch-receptacle -- basket. see GREEK speiro Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:37 N-AFPGRK: ἦραν ἑπτὰ σπυρίδας πλήρεις NAS: seven large baskets full. KJV: seven baskets full. INT: they took up seven baskets full Matthew 16:10 N-AFP Mark 8:8 N-AFP Mark 8:20 N-GFP Acts 9:25 N-DFS Strong's Greek 4711 |
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