Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5283 cup A drinking vessel, usually made of pottery but sometimes, in wealthy households especially, of gold or silver. Cups might take the form of goblets or of shallow bowls large enough for several people to share, as a sign of fellowship. The word is also used figuratively to refer to the portion of blessing or judgment divinely allotted to individuals or nations. General references to drinking vessels Jeremiah 35:5 See also Genesis 40:11; Genesis 44:2-5; Proverbs 23:31; Songs 7:2; Daniel 5:2-3; Matthew 10:42 pp Mark 9:41 Golden goblets as a sign of wealth 1 Kings 10:21 pp 2 Chronicles 9:20 See also Esther 1:7 Sharing a cup as a sign of fellowship The shared cup at the Lord's Supper Matthew 26:27 pp Mark 14:23 pp Luke 22:17 See also 1 Corinthians 11:25 1 Corinthians 10:16 See also 1 Corinthians 10:21 Cups symbolising corrupt lives Matthew 23:25-26 The Pharisees observed ceremonial washings but neglected the need for inward cleansing. See also Luke 11:39; Revelation 17:4 The cup of God's wrath The cup drunk by the nations Jeremiah 25:15-17 See also Psalm 75:8; Jeremiah 51:7; Zechariah 12:2-3; Revelation 14:10 God's wrath against Edom: Jeremiah 49:12; Lamentations 4:21 God's wrath against Babylon: Habakkuk 2:16; Revelation 16:19; Revelation 18:6 The cup drunk by God's people Ezekiel 23:32-34; Isaiah 51:17 Following judgment, God promises to restore his people. See also Isaiah 51:22 The cup drunk by Jesus Christ John 18:11 See also Matthew 20:22-23 pp Mark 10:38-39 Matthew 26:42 The cup of God's wrath may pass from guilty humanity only if Jesus Christ drinks it. See also Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42 The cup of God's blessing Psalm 16:5 See also Psalm 23:5; Psalm 36:8; Psalm 116:12-13 See also
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