Strong's Lexicon ametros: Immeasurable, boundless, without measure Original Word: ἄμετρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "without," and "μέτρον" (metron), meaning "measure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἄμετρος," the concept of God's immeasurable attributes can be found in Hebrew words like "חֶסֶד" (chesed, Strong's H2617) for steadfast love and "גָּדוֹל" (gadol, Strong's H1419) for great or mighty, which often describe God's boundless nature. Usage: The Greek word "ἄμετρος" (ametros) is used to describe something that is beyond measure or limitless. It conveys the idea of something that cannot be quantified or contained within human understanding or limitations. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the boundless nature of God's attributes, such as His love, grace, or power. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of measure was significant in various aspects of life, including philosophy, mathematics, and daily commerce. The idea of something being "without measure" would have been understood as extraordinary or divine, as it transcends the ordinary human experience. The use of "ἄμετρος" in the New Testament would have resonated with early Christians as a descriptor of God's infinite nature, contrasting with the finite and often flawed human condition. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and metron Definition without measure NASB Translation beyond* (2), measure (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 280: ἄμετροςἄμετρος, (μέτρον a measure), without measure, immense: 2 Corinthians 10:13, 15f (εἰς τά ἄμετρα καυχᾶσθαι to boast to an immense extent, i. e. beyond measure, excessively). (Plato, Xenophon, Anthol. iv., p. 170, and ii. 206, Jacobs edition.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without measure. From a (as a negative particle) and metron; immoderate -- (thing) without measure. see GREEK a see GREEK metron Forms and Transliterations αμετρα άμετρα ἄμετρα ametra ámetraLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 10:13 Adj-ANPGRK: εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα καυχησόμεθα ἀλλὰ NAS: beyond [our] measure, but within KJV: of things without [our] measure, but INT: to the things beyond measure will boast but 2 Corinthians 10:15 Adj-ANP |
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