Greek · G5357 · unreviewed

φιάλη

A broad shallow cup ("phial")

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φιάλη G5357
Pronunciation phiálē

What does φιάλη (phiálē) mean in the Bible?

φιάλη (phiálē) is a Greek word meaning "a broad shallow cup ("phial")". φιάλη, -ης, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for מִזְרָק ;] a shallow bowl (= Lat.

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Meaning

a broad shallow cup ("phial")
Extended definition

a shallow bowl (= Lat. patera), used for pouring libations, etc.: Rev.5:8 15:7 16:1-17 17:1 21:9.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Feminine Rev 16:2 · Rev 16:3 · Rev 16:4 · Rev 16:8 · Rev 16:10 · Rev 16:12 · Rev 16:17
Accusative · Plural · Feminine Rev 5:8 · Rev 15:7 · Rev 16:1 · Rev 17:1 · Rev 21:9
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