Strong's Lexicon phialé: Bowl, vial Original Word: φιάλη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "phialē," which refers to a broad, shallow bowl or dish. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "phialé," the concept of bowls or vessels used in religious contexts can be related to Hebrew terms such as "כּוֹס" (kos, Strong's H3563), meaning cup or vessel, often used in sacrificial and ritual contexts. Usage: In the New Testament, "phialé" is primarily used to describe a shallow bowl or vial. It is most notably used in the Book of Revelation to describe the bowls of God's wrath that are poured out upon the earth as part of the apocalyptic visions given to John. These bowls symbolize the full measure of God's judgment being dispensed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a "phialé" was a common household item used for various purposes, including religious rituals and libations. It was typically a shallow, wide-mouthed vessel. In the context of the Book of Revelation, the imagery of bowls being poured out would have been a powerful symbol of divine retribution and the completion of God's justice, resonating with both Jewish and Greco-Roman audiences familiar with sacrificial and ritualistic practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a (shallow) bowl NASB Translation bowl (7), bowls (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5357: φιάληφιάλη, φιαλης, ἡ, from Homer down, the Sept. for מִזְרָק, a broad, shallow bowl, deep saucer (Dict. of Antiq. under the word Patera; B. D. American edition under the word, Vial): Revelation 5:8; Revelation 15:7; Revelation 16:1-4, 8, 10, 12, 17; Revelation 17:1; Revelation 21:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cup, bowl, vialOf uncertain affinity; a broad shallow cup ("phial") -- vial. Forms and Transliterations φιάλαι φιαλας φιάλας φιάλη φιαλην φιάλην φιαλών phialas phiálas phialen phialēn phiálen phiálēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 5:8 N-AFPGRK: κιθάραν καὶ φιάλας χρυσᾶς γεμούσας NAS: and golden bowls full KJV: and golden vials full of odours, INT: harps and bowls golden full Revelation 15:7 N-AFP Revelation 16:1 N-AFP Revelation 16:2 N-AFS Revelation 16:3 N-AFS Revelation 16:4 N-AFS Revelation 16:8 N-AFS Revelation 16:10 N-AFS Revelation 16:12 N-AFS Revelation 16:17 N-AFS Revelation 17:1 N-AFP Revelation 21:9 N-AFP Strong's Greek 5357 |
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