G4221
Cup
כּוֹס (kos)
A portion assigned — representing God's allotted destiny of blessing or judgment.
Hebrew
Pronunciation: KOHS
Definition
Kos is the Hebrew word for cup, used metaphorically for God's assigned portion — whether blessing or judgment. Jesus' prayer to 'let this cup pass' reveals the cup as the full measure of God's wrath borne on the cross.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Psalm 23:5
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”Read in context
Matthew 26:39
“O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”Read in context
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