# sheath
the cover for a knife or sword that keeps the knife or sword from cutting 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's statement. Alternate translation: "I must surely drink the cup that the Father has given to me!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
# the cup
Here "cup" is a metaphor that refers to the suffering that Jesus must endure. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
# Father
This is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])