International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Goblet

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Goblet


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gob´let (אגּן, 'aggān): A bowl or basin (), the only place where the word is used. 'Aggān is used in the plural in and , and is translated “basins” and “cups.” These “basins” were used to hold the blood of the sacrifices and must have been of moderate size. The “cups” were bowl-shaped vessels and belonged evidently to the smaller class of vessels used in a house.