Strong's Lexicon proschusis: Pouring out, libation Original Word: προσχύσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb προσχέω (pros-cheo), meaning "to pour upon" or "to pour out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a drink offering is נֶסֶךְ (nesek), Strong's Hebrew #5262, which refers to a libation or drink offering in the Old Testament sacrificial system. Usage: The term "proschusis" refers to the act of pouring out a liquid offering, often as part of a religious ritual. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the offering of one's life or service to God, akin to a drink offering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, libations were a common form of offering to deities. These offerings typically involved the pouring out of wine or oil as a symbol of devotion and sacrifice. In the Greco-Roman world, such practices were integral to religious ceremonies and were seen as a means of appeasing the gods or seeking favor. The Jewish tradition also included drink offerings as part of the sacrificial system outlined in the Old Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of pros and cheó (to pour) Definition a pouring upon NASB Translation sprinkling (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4378: πρόσχυσιςπρόσχυσις, προσχυσεως, ἡ (προσχέω to pour on), a pouring or sprinkling upon, affusion: τοῦ αἵματος, Hebrews 11:28. (Ecclesiastical writings (e. g. Justin Martyr, Apology 2, 12, p. 50 d.).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sprinkling. From a comparative of pros and cheo (to pour); a shedding forth, i.e. Affusion -- sprinkling. see GREEK pros Forms and Transliterations προσεχώρησαν προσχυσιν πρόσχυσιν πρόσχωμα προσχωρήσαι proschusin proschysin próschysinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |