Strong’s G2894

κοφίνος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

kophinos

Pronunciation

ko-FEE-nos

Definition

Basket

Meaning

a large basket.

Usage

The term "kophinos" refers to a type of basket used in ancient times, particularly in the context of carrying provisions or collecting leftovers. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe the baskets used to gather the leftover fragments after Jesus' miraculous feedings of the multitudes.

Bible references

Matthew 14:20;Matthew 16:9;Mark 6:43;Mark 8:19;Luke 9:17;John 6:13