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sheath
the cover for a sharp knife or sword, so the knife will not cut the owner
Should I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?
This remark appears in the form of a question to add emphasis to Jesus' statement. Alternate translation: "I must surely drink the cup that the Father has given to me!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
the cup
Here "cup" is a metaphor that refers to the suffering that Jesus must endure. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Father
This is an important title for God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)