πόσιςpósis
a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught
Greek (New Testament) · G4213
Meanings
1. properly, drinking: Romans 14:17, Colossians 2:16.
2. = πόμα, drink: John 6:55 (cf. βρῶσις).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- John 6:55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.
- Romans 14:17 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- Colossians 2:16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.