Greek · G2823 · unreviewed

κλίβανος

An earthen pot used for baking in

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κλίβανος G2823
Pronunciation klíbanos

What does κλίβανος (klíbanos) mean in the Bible?

κλίβανος (klíbanos) is a Greek word meaning "an earthen pot used for baking in". κλίβανος, -ον, ό (Att.

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Meaning

an earthen pot used for baking in
Extended definition

(Att.., κρίβ-, but κλ- in Ion., Hdt., ii, 92), [in LXX for תַּנּוּר, Gen.15:17, Hos.7:4, 6 al. ;]

1in cl., a clibanus, cribanus, an earthen vessel for baking bread.
2In LXX and NT, a furnace (cf. MM, Exp., xv), an oven: Mat.6:30, Luk.12:28.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 6:30 · Luke 12:28
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