Biblica Analytica

κόφινος

kophinos (G2894)

basket

6 verses 4 books OT 0 / NT 6
AI Word Study

The word "κόφινος" (kophinos) translates to "basket." It occurs six times in the Bible. Based on its definition as a basket, the word appears to be used in contexts related to containing or carrying items. Its range of usage seems to be relatively narrow, possibly indicating a specific cultural or practical context in ancient times. Given its limited occurrences and specific definition, the significance of "κόφινος" in the Bible is likely related to the literal meaning of a container for items, rather than possessing a deeper symbolic or metaphorical value. Without more context or information, it is difficult to discern a broader significance for this word beyond its literal meaning as a basket.

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Matthew 14:20

They all ate, and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.

Matthew 16:9

Don’t you yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Mark 6:43

They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish.

Mark 8:19

When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Twelve.”

Luke 9:17

They ate and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.

John 6:13

So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten.