Difference between revisions of "Cup Of Blessing"

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<p> a cup which was blessed among the [[Jews]] in ceremonial entertainments, or on solemn occasions. Paul employs the expression (&nbsp;1 Corinthians 10:16) to describe the wine used in the Lord's supper. </p>
<p> (τὸ ποτήριον τῆς εὐλογίας , <i> ''''' tó potḗrion tḗs eulogı́as ''''' </i> , "the consecrated cup," &nbsp;1 Corinthians 10:16 ): A technical term from the [[Jewish]] liturgy transferred to the Lord's Supper, and signifying the cup of wine upon which a blessing was pronounced. The suggestion that it carries with it a higher significance, as a cup that brings blessing, is not without force. The succeeding words, "we bless," are equivalent to "for which we give thanks." It was consecrated by thanksgiving and prayer. See also [[Cup]] . </p>


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<ref name="term_35915"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/cup+of+blessing Cup Of Blessing from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref>
<ref name="term_2097"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/blessing,+cup+of Cup Of Blessing from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref>
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Revision as of 13:32, 16 October 2021

Cup Of Blessing [1]

(τὸ ποτήριον τῆς εὐλογίας , tó potḗrion tḗs eulogı́as , "the consecrated cup,"  1 Corinthians 10:16 ): A technical term from the Jewish liturgy transferred to the Lord's Supper, and signifying the cup of wine upon which a blessing was pronounced. The suggestion that it carries with it a higher significance, as a cup that brings blessing, is not without force. The succeeding words, "we bless," are equivalent to "for which we give thanks." It was consecrated by thanksgiving and prayer. See also Cup .

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