Strong's Lexicon kophinos: Basket Original Word: κοφίνος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kophinos," the concept of a basket is present in the Hebrew Bible, such as in the word "תֶּבֶן" (teven), which refers to a basket or container. Usage: The term "kophinos" refers to a type of basket used in ancient times, particularly in the context of carrying provisions or collecting leftovers. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe the baskets used to gather the leftover fragments after Jesus' miraculous feedings of the multitudes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, baskets were common household items used for various purposes, including storage and transport of goods. The "kophinos" was likely a large, sturdy basket, possibly made of woven reeds or similar materials. It was practical for carrying food and other supplies, making it a fitting choice for the disciples to use when collecting the remnants of the miraculous feedings. HELPS Word-studies 2894 kóphinos – a wicker-basket; "a basket, probably of wicker-work, such as was carried by Jews for food" (Abbott-Smith). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a basket NASB Translation baskets (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2894: κόφινοςκόφινος, κοφινου, ὁ, a basket, wicker basket (cf. B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance basket. Of uncertain derivation; a (small) basket -- basket. Forms and Transliterations κοφινοι κόφινοι κοφινους κοφίνους κοφίνω κοφινων κοφίνων κόχλαξι kophinoi kóphinoi kophinon kophinōn kophínon kophínōn kophinous kophínousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:20 N-AMPGRK: κλασμάτων δώδεκα κοφίνους πλήρεις NAS: twelve full baskets. KJV: that remained twelve baskets full. INT: fragments twelve hand-baskets full Matthew 16:9 N-AMP Mark 6:43 N-GMP Mark 8:19 N-AMP Luke 9:17 N-NMP John 6:13 N-AMP Strong's Greek 2894 |
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