Strong's G3582 · Greek
ξέστης
xéstēs
Definition
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)
KJV: pot
Root / derivation: as if from (properly, to smooth;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ξέστης across 1 verse.
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3582 (xéstēs) mean?
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 many times does G3582 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3582 (ξέστης) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “pots.”
How is xéstēs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3582 is rendered as “pots” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ξέστης come from?
as if from (properly, to smooth;