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Holman Bible Dictionary

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A large plate. The platter bearing the head of John the Baptist was likely of gold or silver (Matthew 14:8 ,Matthew 14:8,14:11 and parallels). Ceramic platters were in common use ( Luke 11:39 NAS). See Pottery.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Platter'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​p/platter.html. 1991.
 
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