4213. posis

Lexicon

posis: Drinking, drink

Original Word: πόσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: posis
Pronunciation: POH-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (pos'-is)
Definition: Drinking, drink
Meaning: drinking, drink, beverage.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

drink.

From the alternate of pino; a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught -- drink.

see GREEK pino

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pinó
Definition
a drinking, a drink
NASB Translation
drink (2), drinking (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4213: πόσις

πόσις, ποσεως, ἡ (πίνω), from Homer down, a drinking, drink: John 6:55; Romans 14:17; Colossians 2:16 (see βρῶσις).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πίνω (pino), meaning "to drink."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πόσις, the concept of drinking is prevalent in the Old Testament and can be associated with several Hebrew words related to drinking and beverages, such as:

• Strong's Hebrew 8354 (שָׁתָה, shathah): To drink.
• Strong's Hebrew 4945 (מִשְׁתֶּה, mishteh): A feast or banquet, often involving drinking.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of consumption and communal gatherings, which are echoed in the New Testament usage of πόσις.

Usage: The term πόσις is used in the New Testament to refer to the act of drinking or a drink itself. It is often used in contexts related to consumption, both literal and metaphorical.

Context: The Greek word πόσις appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the act of drinking, often in relation to spiritual or ritualistic practices. In the Berean Standard Bible, πόσις is used to convey both the physical act of consuming a liquid and the symbolic implications of such an act.

In the New Testament, πόσις is notably used in discussions about dietary practices and religious observances. For example, in Colossians 2:16, the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath." Here, πόσις is part of a broader discourse on Christian liberty and the avoidance of legalistic judgments concerning dietary laws.

The use of πόσις in the New Testament often reflects the cultural and religious milieu of the early Christian communities, where questions about food and drink were intertwined with issues of identity, purity, and fellowship. The act of drinking, as represented by πόσις, can also carry metaphorical significance, pointing to deeper spiritual truths and the sustenance provided by faith.

Theologically, πόσις can be seen as a reminder of the sustenance that God provides, both physically and spiritually. It underscores the importance of discernment in matters of consumption and the freedom believers have in Christ to partake without fear of judgment, provided their actions are guided by love and consideration for others.

Forms and Transliterations

ποσει πόσει πόσιν ποσις πόσις posei pósei posis pósis

Englishman's Concordance

John 6:55 N-NFS
GRK: ἀληθής ἐστιν πόσις
NAS: and My blood is TRUE drink.
KJV: blood is drink indeed.
INT: truly is drink

Romans 14:17 N-NFS
GRK: βρῶσις καὶ πόσις ἀλλὰ δικαιοσύνη
NAS: is not eating and drinking, but righteousness
KJV: meat and drink; but righteousness,
INT: eating and drinking but righteousness

Colossians 2:16 N-DFS
GRK: καὶ ἐν πόσει ἢ ἐν
NAS: or drink or
KJV: or in drink, or in
INT: or in drink or in

Strong's Greek 4213
3 Occurrences

πόσει — 1 Occ.
πόσις — 2 Occ.