ἈΜΦΟΡΕΑΣ, ἀμφορεας
AMPHOREAS, amphoreas
Sounds Like: am-fo-REH-as
Translations: amphora, a jar, a vessel, a pitcher
From the root: ΑΜΦΟΡΕΑΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: An amphora is a two-handled jar, typically made of clay, used in ancient times for storing and transporting liquids like wine or oil. It is a compound word, formed from 'ἀμφί' (amphi), meaning 'on both sides' or 'around', and 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear', referring to its two handles. It can be used in sentences to refer to a container, such as 'He filled the amphora with water.'
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0295 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 9:63
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