ΑΜΦΟΡΙΟΝ, αμφοριον
AMPHORION, amphorion
Sounds Like: am-FOR-ee-on
Translations: amphora, a jar, a vessel, a measure
From the root: ΑΜΦΟΡΕΥΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: An amphora was a large, two-handled jar used in ancient times for storing and transporting liquids like wine or oil, or dry goods. It also referred to a specific measure of capacity, roughly equivalent to nine gallons. The word is a diminutive form of 'amphoreus', indicating a smaller amphora or a part of an amphora.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G0295 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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