Greek · G4711 · unreviewed

σπυρίς

A hamper or lunch-receptacle

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σπυρίς G4711
Pronunciation spyrís

What does σπυρίς (spyrís) mean in the Bible?

σπυρίς (spyrís) is a Greek word meaning "a hamper or lunch-receptacle". σφυρίς (T, Rec. Highlights distinct miracle context.

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Meaning

a hamper or lunch-receptacle
Extended definition

Large woven basket for provisions, distinct from κόφινος (smaller, stiffer container for bread).

a flexible mat-basket for carrying provisions: Mat.15:37 16:10, Mrk.8:8, 20 Act.9:25 (see: κόφινος).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Highlights distinct miracle context.
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Plural · Feminine Mark 8:20
Dative · Singular · Feminine Acts 9:25
Accusative · Plural · Feminine Matt 15:37 · Matt 16:10 · Mark 8:8
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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