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ὑδρία

hudriajarHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences1 book3 verses

Definition

ὑδρία, -ας, ἠ

(ὕδωρ), [in LXX for בַּד ;]

1. prop., a water-pot or jar: John 2:6, 7 John 4:28.

2. More frequently in Attic = ἄγγυς, a pot, urn or jar of any kind, as for holding wine, coins, etc. (see Rutherford, NPhr., 23; MM, xxv).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. John 2:6ὑδρίαι · water jars
    Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.
  2. John 2:7ὑδρίας · jars
    Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.
  3. John 4:28ὑδρίαν · water jar
    Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people,