ἀγγεῖον (angeion)
angeion
jar
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun angeion refers to a general container or vessel, such as a jar, flask, or pail. It is a practical term for everyday objects used to hold liquids or other goods, rather than a specialized word for sacred temple ware. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in the Parable of the Ten Virgins.
In Matthew 25:4, the foolish virgins fail to bring an angeion with them when they go out to meet the bridegroom. This detail highlights their lack of preparation; without a vessel to carry extra oil, they cannot share it with their friends who have run dry. The word underscores the tangible nature of readiness in this story.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word angeion simply means a jar or vessel. In Matthew 25, it appears in the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The wise women brought extra oil in their jars, while the foolish ones did not. This small detail shows that true readiness often requires practical preparation.
For your daily life, this reminds us that faith is not just about intentions but also about having the resources to help others when they are in need. It invites you to consider how you can be a source of support and encouragement for those around you.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- vessels1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἀγγείοις1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 25:4
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
This verse highlights the practical difference between the wise and foolish virgins, showing that the angeion was essential for carrying extra oil to share.