Lexical Summary trublion: Dish, bowl Original Word: τρύβλιον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dish. Neuter of a presumed derivative of uncertain affinity; a bowl -- dish. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a bowl, dish NASB Translation bowl (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5165: τρύβλιοντρύβλιον (so T (cf. Proleg., p. 102) WH; τρύβλιον R G L Tr) (on the accent see Passow, under the word; (Chandler § 350; Göttling, p. 408)), τριβλιου, τό, a dish, a deep dish (cf. B. D. under the word Topical Lexicon Form and Function in First-Century Meals The term designates the common serving dish placed at the center of a table around which diners reclined. In first-century Jewish homes such a vessel held sauces made of dates, vinegar, herbs, or the Passover paste (ḥaroseth). Pieces of unleavened bread were dipped into the contents, so the dish embodied a tangible expression of shared fellowship. Its use was practical—keeping the meal compact for a reclining company—yet also communal, signifying that all participants partook of one provision. Occurrences in the Gospel Narratives Matthew 26:23 and Mark 14:20 each situate the dish at the Passover meal immediately preceding the crucifixion. “He answered, ‘The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me’” (Matthew 26:23). Mark records, “It is one of the Twelve, the one who is dipping with Me into the bowl” (Mark 14:20). The identical setting—an intimate covenant meal—highlights both inclusiveness (all were invited to share) and treachery (one would exploit that nearness). Old Testament Background The Septuagint employs the same word in Judges 5:25, where Jael offers Sisera milk in a princely vessel. That episode turns hospitable gesture into unforeseen judgment, foreshadowing how table fellowship can expose enemies in disguise. By echoing this vocabulary, the Gospel writers subtly connect Judas’s act with Sisera’s downfall: both receive apparent kindness while harboring hostile intent. Symbolism in the Passion Context 1. Shared Covenant: The common dish recalls Exodus 12, where families gathered under the blood of the lamb. By placing Himself at that table, Jesus identifies as the true Passover Lamb, offering one provision for many. Lessons for Ministry Today • Guard the Table: Christian fellowship is sacred. Churches should couple the open invitation of grace with sober self-examination (1 Corinthians 11:27-32). Historical Continuity of Worship The early church memorialized the Last Supper in the Lord’s Supper. Although individual cups and plates are now common, the underlying truth endures: Christ’s singular sacrifice sustains every believer. The humble dish of the Gospels, therefore, speaks across centuries—calling the faithful to loyalty, gratitude, and communion in the One whose body was given “for you” (Luke 22:19). Forms and Transliterations τρυβλία τρύβλια τρυβλιον τρυβλίον τρύβλιον τρυβλιω τρυβλίω τρυβλίῳ trublio trubliō trublion tryblio trybliō tryblíoi tryblíōi tryblion trýblionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:23 N-DNSGRK: ἐν τῷ τρυβλίῳ οὗτός με NAS: his hand with Me in the bowl is the one KJV: me in the dish, the same shall betray INT: in the dish he me Mark 14:20 N-ANS Strong's Greek 5165 |
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