Lexical Definition
σπυρίς spyrís (spoo-rece') basket G:N-F
from σπείρω (as woven)
basket.
- a hamper or lunch-receptacle
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σπυρίδων | baskets | Mark.8.20 |
| σπυρίδι | a basket | Acts.9.25 |
| σπυρίδασ | baskets | Matt.15.37 • Matt.16.10 • Mark.8.8 |
Abbott-Smith
* σφυρίς (T, Rec. σπυρίς, v. WH, App., 148; Bl., § 6, 7), -ίδος, ἡ,
a flexible mat-basket for carrying provisions: Mt 15:37 16:10, Mk 8:8, 20 Ac 9:25 (v.s. κόφινος).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 15:37 · 16:10 |
| Mark | 8:8 · 8:20 |
| Acts | 9:25 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σπυρίς, ίδος, ;
also σφυρίς, [Refs 5th c.BC+] (variant{σπυρίς}), [NT+3rd c.BC+]:—large basket, creel, [NT+5th c.BC+]; used for transport of money, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; ταῖς φιάλαις [Refs]
__2 used to translate the Latin sportula, σπυρίσι δειπνίσαι [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; τὸ ἀπὸ σπυρίδος δεῖπνον, cena e sportula, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.15.37 ☩ Matt.15.37