ΟἸΝΟΧΟΟΥΣ, οἰνοχοους
OINOCHOOUS, oinochoous
Sounds Like: oy-NO-kho-oos
Translations: cupbearer, a cupbearer, wine-pourer
From the root: ΟἸΝΟΧΟΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a cupbearer, someone whose duty it is to pour and serve wine, especially to a king or master. It is a compound word formed from οἶνος (oinos), meaning 'wine,' and χέω (cheō), meaning 'to pour.' In ancient courts, a cupbearer often held a position of trust and importance, as they were responsible for the king's drink and could potentially be involved in plots or poisonings.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3631 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 1 Kings — 10:5
From the same root
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