Strong’s G5357

φιάλη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

phialé

Pronunciation

fee-ah'-lay

Definition

Bowl, vial

Meaning

a shallow and flat bowl.

Usage

In the New Testament, "phialé" is primarily used to describe a shallow bowl or vial. It is most notably used in the Book of Revelation to describe the bowls of God's wrath that are poured out upon the earth as part of the apocalyptic visions given to John. These bowls symbolize the full measure of God's judgment being dispensed.

Bible references

Revelation 5:8;Revelation 15:7;Revelation 16:1;Revelation 16:2;Revelation 16:3;Revelation 16:4;Revelation 16:8;Revelation 16:10;Revelation 16:12;Revelation 16:17;Revelation 17:1;Revelation 21:9