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ξέστης G3582
G3582 is the Greek word ξέστης, transliterated xéstēs. The King James Version most often renders it pots.
What it means
by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat); a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) (or perhaps by corruption from the Latin sextarius, the sixth of a modius, i.e. about a pint), i.e. (specially), a measure for liquids or solids, (by analogy, a pitcher).
Where it comes from
as if from (properly, to smooth.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: pot.
Verses using ξέστης
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 7:4 · KJV
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
Mark 7:8 · KJV
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3582 mean?
G3582 is the Greek word ξέστης (xéstēs), meaning by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat); a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) (or perhaps by corruption from the Latin sextarius, the sixth of a modius, i.e. about a pint), i.e. (specially), a measure for liquids or solids, (by analogy, a pitcher).
How is G3582 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it pots (2 times).
How many times does G3582 appear in the Bible?
ξέστης (xéstēs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3582 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: as if from (properly, to smooth.
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