Strong's Lexicon potos: Drinking, banquet, feast Original Word: πότος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πίνω (pino), meaning "to drink." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "potos," the concept of drinking and feasting can be related to Hebrew words like "mishteh" (H4960), which refers to a feast or banquet. Usage: The term "potos" refers to a drinking event or banquet, often associated with social gatherings where wine or other alcoholic beverages are consumed. In the New Testament, it is used to describe occasions of revelry or excessive drinking, which are often cautioned against in the context of Christian living. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, banquets and drinking parties were common social events. These gatherings were not only for celebration but also for discussing philosophical ideas, forming political alliances, and enjoying entertainment. However, they could also lead to moral excesses and were sometimes criticized by philosophers and moralists of the time. In Jewish culture, while wine was a common part of meals and celebrations, excessive drinking was generally discouraged. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pinó Definition a drinking bout NASB Translation drinking parties (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4224: πότοςπότος, πότου, ὁ (ΠΟΩ (cf. πίνω)), a drinking, carousing: 1 Peter 4:3. (Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, Josephus, Plutarch, Aelian, others; the Sept. for מִשְׁתֶּה.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carousal, banqueting. From the alternate of pino; a drinking-bout or carousal -- banqueting. see GREEK pino Forms and Transliterations πότοι ποτοις πότοις ποτόν πότον πότος ποτου πότου ποτώ πότω potois pótoisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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