Biblica Analytica

παροψίς

paropsis (G3953)

dish

2 verses 1 books OT 0 / NT 2
AI Word Study

The Greek word παροψίς (paropsis) is a noun that is defined as a "dish." This term appears twice in the Bible. Given its definition, παροψίς is a specific type of vessel used for holding and serving food. Its usage suggests that it may have a particular shape or form, but the Bible does not provide further information on its characteristics. The limited occurrences of παροψίς in the Bible imply a relatively specialized use in ancient Greek culture, possibly indicating that it was a distinctive type of dish in everyday or ritual contexts.

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Matthew 23:25

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness.

Matthew 23:26

You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the platter, that its outside may become clean also.