G5276
ὑπολήνιον
vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e. lower wine-vat
Transliteration
hypolḗnionPronunciation
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vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e. lower wine-vat
ὑπολήνιον(hypolḗnion)
Strong’s Definition
vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e. lower wine-vat
neuter of a presumed compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and G3025 (ληνός);
“And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.”
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Strong's G5276: A compound noun joining hypo (under) with lēnos (winepress), referring to the vat beneath a winepress that collects the juice. In biblical usage, it appears in the Messiah's parable of the vineyard, symbolizing spiritual harvest and judgment.
U- Unveiling the Word
ὑπολήνιον (hypolēnion) combines ὑπό (hypo, "under") with ληνός (lēnos, "winepress"), describing the collection vat beneath a winepress. In Mark 12:1, it appears in Jesus' parable of the vineyard, representing careful preparation for harvest. The early church saw rich symbolism in this term, connecting it to both divine provision and judgment. Today, it reminds us of God's careful preparation for spiritual harvest and the accountability of those entrusted with His vineyard.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
Combined to mean "vessel under the winepress"
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
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E - Exploring Similar Words
See G3025
See G4082
See G596
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a noun, ὑπολήνιον exhibits these features:
Examples of morphological changes:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
The major lexicons provide technical detail about ὑπολήνιον. BDAG emphasizes its specific agricultural function. Thayer's notes its role in the complete winemaking process. LSJ documents its use in agricultural texts. Vine's connects it to biblical imagery of harvest and judgment. Strong's emphasizes its compound nature describing location and function. Moulton and Milligan note its appearance in agricultural documents and property records.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Mark 12:1: "Then He began to speak to them in parables: 'A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the [ὑπολήνιον] wine vat and built a tower.'"
Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
ὑπολήνιον symbolizes God's careful preparation for spiritual harvest. In the Messiah's parable, it represents both divine provision and human responsibility. The good news is that King Jesus has prepared everything necessary for spiritual fruitfulness in His kingdom. Yet this word also reminds us of our accountability as stewards of His vineyard.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G5276: A compound noun joining hypo (under) with lēnos (winepress), referring to the vat beneath a winepress that collects the juice. In biblical usage, it appears in the Messiah's parable of the vineyard, symbolizing spiritual harvest and judgment.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: vineyard, harvest, wine making, parables, stewardship, preparation, judgment, agriculture, kingdom of God, responsibility