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Cruse
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
A utensil; a flask or cup for holding water (1 Sam. 26:11, 12, 16; 1 Kings 19:6) or oil (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16). In 1 Kings 14:3 the word there so rendered means properly a bottle, as in Jer. 19:1, 10, or pitcher. In 2 Kings 2:20, a platter or flat metal saucer is intended. The Hebrew word here used is translated “dish” in 21:13; “pans,” in 2 Chr. 35:13; and “bosom,” in Prov. 19:24; 26:15 (R.V., “dish”).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
a small vessel for holding water, such as was carried by Saul when on his night expedition after David, (1 Samuel 26:11,12,16) and by Elijah. (1 Kings 19:6)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
CRUSE. 1 Kgs 17:12. A small vessel for liquids, used by the Jews.
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
CRUSE. 1 Kgs 17:12. A small vessel for liquids, used by the Jews.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A cup or dish. Take with thee . . . a cruse of honey. 1 Kings xiv. 3.
2. A bottle for holding water, oil, honey, etc. So David took . . . the cruse of water. 1 Sam. xxvi. 12.