Luke 22:20
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
καινός
New, fresh, recently made. Kainos. A new commandment I give you. Kainos means new in quality not just new in time. The new covenant is better in kind not just newer in age.
αἷμα
Blood
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αἷμα
Blood. Haima. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. His blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
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ποτήριον
Cup
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ποτήριον
Cup, drinking vessel. Poterion. This cup is the new covenant in My blood. The cup that Jesus drank is the cup that became our salvation. Drink in remembrance of Him.
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διαθήκη
Covenant
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διαθήκη
Covenant, testament, agreement. Diatheke. This cup is the new covenant in my blood. God initiated the covenant. We receive it by faith. His promises are guaranteed.
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ἐκχέω
is being poured out.
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ἐκχέω
To pour out, to shed. Ekcheo. I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Pentecost was the fulfilment of Joel's prophecy. The Spirit is still being poured out today.
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οὗτος
This
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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λέγω
saying;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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δειπνέω
eating
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δειπνέω
To eat together, to share a meal. Jesus stood at the door and knocked. If anyone opens the door He will come in and eat with them.
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ὡσαύτως
likewise
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ὡσαύτως
as thus, i.e. in the same way
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