Strong's Lexicon metrétés: Measure, a vessel for measuring Original Word: μετρητής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μετρέω (metreō), meaning "to measure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "metrétés," the concept of measurement is present in various Hebrew terms such as "אֵיפָה" (ephah) and "הִין" (hin), which were used for dry and liquid measures, respectively. Usage: The term "metrétés" refers to a unit of liquid measurement or a vessel used for measuring liquids. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a specific quantity of liquid, often in relation to wine or water. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish culture, precise measurements were crucial for trade, daily life, and religious practices. The metrétés was a standard unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to about 39 liters or 10 gallons. This measurement was significant in both domestic and commercial settings, particularly in the context of hospitality and religious rituals. HELPS Word-studies 3355 metrētḗs (from 3354 /metréō, "to measure") – a "liquid measure containing nearly nine gallons" (WS, 408); " 'a measure' about 39.39 litres or 8¾ gallons" (Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom metreó Definition a measurer, a measure NASB Translation gallons (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3355: μετρητήςμετρητής (on the accent see Chandler § 51f), μετρητου, ὁ (μετρέω), properly, a measurer, the name of a utensil known as an amphora, which is a species of measure used for liquids and containing 72 sextarii or ξεστοι (i. e. somewhat less than nine English gallons; see B. D. under the phrase, Weights and Measures, at the end (p. 3507 American edition)) (Hebrew בַּת, 2 Chronicles 4:5): John 2:6. (Polybius 2,15, 1; Demosthenes, p. 1045, 7; Aristotle, h. a. 8, 9.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance firkin, a liquid measureFrom metreo; a measurer, i.e. (specially), a certain standard measure of capacity for liquids -- firkin. see GREEK metreo Forms and Transliterations μετρητας μετρητάς μετρητὰς μετριάζων metretas metretàs metrētas metrētàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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