Strong's Lexicon askos: Wineskin, leather bottle Original Word: ἀσκός Word Origin: From the base of ἀσκέω (askeo), meaning to work or fashion, particularly in the context of leatherwork. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "askos," the concept of a wineskin can be related to Hebrew terms for containers or vessels, such as נֹאד (no'd), which also refers to a skin bottle or bag. Usage: The term "askos" refers to a container made from animal skin, typically used for storing and fermenting liquids such as wine. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate the incompatibility of old and new practices or teachings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, wineskins were a common method for storing and transporting liquids. Made from the skin of goats or sheep, these containers were flexible and durable. As the wine fermented, the wineskin would expand. Over time, old wineskins would become brittle and could burst if new wine was poured into them, as the fermentation process would cause further expansion. This cultural practice provides the backdrop for Jesus' teaching on the incompatibility of old and new covenants. HELPS Word-studies 779 askós – a leather wine-skin (not a glass "bottle"). "Our word bottle originally carried the true meaning, being a bottle of leather. In Spanish bota means a leather bottle, a boot, and a butt. In Spain wine is still brought to market in pig-skins" (M. Vincent). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a leather bottle, wineskin NASB Translation skins (4), wineskins (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 779: ἀσκόςἀσκός, ἀσκοῦ, ὁ, a leathern bag or bottle, in which water or wine was kept: Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37f. (Often in Greek writings from Homer down; the Sept.) (BB. DD. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bottle, wineskinFrom the same as askeo; a leathern (or skin) bag used as a bottle -- bottle. see GREEK askeo Forms and Transliterations ασκοι ασκοί ἀσκοί ἀσκοὶ ασκόν άσκον ασκός ασκού ασκους ασκούς ἀσκούς ἀσκοὺς ασκώ άσμα άσματος ασμάτων askoi askoí askoì askous askoús askoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:17 N-AMPGRK: νέον εἰς ἀσκοὺς παλαιούς εἰ NAS: into old wineskins; otherwise KJV: into old bottles: else the bottles INT: new into wineskins old if Matthew 9:17 N-NMP Matthew 9:17 N-NMP Matthew 9:17 N-AMP Mark 2:22 N-AMP Mark 2:22 N-AMP Mark 2:22 N-NMP Mark 2:22 N-AMP Luke 5:37 N-AMP Luke 5:37 N-AMP Luke 5:37 N-NMP Luke 5:38 N-AMP Strong's Greek 779 |
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