σαργάνη
sarganē
basket
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word σαργάνη (sarganē) is a noun that refers to a basket. Its primary meaning is that of a container made of wicker or other materials for holding or carrying items. The word falls under the broader semantic domain of Construction & Crafts, indicating that it is related to items created or used for everyday purposes. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible (only one time), it is likely a specialized or common item used in a specific context. Unfortunately, without further context or information, it is impossible to pinpoint the exact significance or range of usage of σαργάνη in the Bible. Nonetheless, it is clear that σαργάνη played a role in a particular biblical narrative or event.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text