Strong's Lexicon hupolénion: Winepress, wine vat Original Word: ὑπολήνιον Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ὑπό (hupo, meaning "under") and ληνός (lenos, meaning "winepress" or "vat"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a winepress is גַּת (gat, Strong's H1660), which also refers to a winepress or vat. Usage: The term "hupolénion" refers to the lower part of a winepress where the juice from crushed grapes collects. In biblical times, winepresses were essential for wine production, a staple in ancient Near Eastern culture. The word is used metaphorically in Scripture to depict judgment or divine wrath, as the treading of grapes in a winepress symbolizes the execution of God's justice. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, winepresses were often hewn out of rock and consisted of two parts: the upper vat where grapes were trodden, and the lower vat (hupolénion) where the juice flowed and was collected. Wine was a significant part of daily life, used in religious rituals, celebrations, and as a common beverage. The imagery of the winepress is frequently employed in prophetic literature to convey themes of judgment and deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and lénos Definition a vessel or trough beneath a winepress (to receive the juice) NASB Translation vat under (1), wine press (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5276: ὑπολήνιονὑπολήνιον, ὑποληνιου, τό (i. e. τό ὑπό τήν ληνόν, cf. τό ὑποζύγιον), a vessel placed under a press (and in the Orient usually sunk in the earth) to receive the expressed juice of the grapes, a pit: (ὤρυξεν ὑπολήνιον; R. V. he digged a pit for the winepress), Mark 12:1; see ληνός (and B. D. under the word Winepress). (Demiopr. quoted in Pollux 10 (29), 130; Geoponica; the Sept. for יֶקֶב, Isaiah 16:10 Joel 3:13 (Joel 4:18); Haggai 2:16; Zechariah 14:10, Alex.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wine vat. Neuter of a presumed compound of hupo and lenos; vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e. Lower wine-vat -- winefat. see GREEK hupo see GREEK lenos Forms and Transliterations υπολήνια υποληνιον υπολήνιον ὑπολήνιον υποληνίων hypolenion hypolēnion hypolḗnion upolenion upolēnionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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