Strong's Lexicon koros: Measure, specifically a dry measure Original Word: κόρος Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word כֹּר (kor), which refers to a measure of capacity. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 3734 - כֹּר (kor) Usage: In the New Testament, "koros" is used to denote a large measure of capacity, particularly for dry goods. It is equivalent to about 10-12 bushels or approximately 220 liters. This term is used to convey abundance or a large quantity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, measures like the "koros" were essential for trade and daily life, especially in agrarian societies. The "koros" was a standard unit of measurement in the Greco-Roman world, reflecting the importance of agriculture and trade in the economy. Understanding these measures helps modern readers grasp the scale and significance of quantities mentioned in biblical texts. HELPS Word-studies 2884 kóros – a dry measure "for grain, flour, etc., between ten and twelve bushels or about 390 liters – 'cor' " (L & N, 1, 81.21); "a (dry) measure, equivalent to 120 gallons" (Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin kor Definition a cor (a Heb. measure equiv. to about 15 bushels) NASB Translation measures (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2884: κόροςκόρος, κόρου, ὁ (Hebrew כֹּר), a corus or cor (cf. Ezekiel 45:14), the largest Hebrew dry measure (i. e. for wheat, meal, etc.); according to Josephus (Antiquities 15, 9, 2) equal to ten Attic medimni (but cf. B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance measure. Of Hebrew origin (kor); a cor, i.e. A specific measure -- measure. see HEBREW kor Forms and Transliterations κόροι κόρου κορους κόρους κορύνην κορυφαίς κορυφάς κορυφή κορυφήν κορυφής κορυφών κόρων κορώνη korous kórousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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