3358. metron

Lexicon

metron: Measure

Original Word: μέτρον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: metron
Pronunciation: MEH-tron
Phonetic Spelling: (met'-ron)
Definition: Measure
Meaning: a measure, whether lineal or cubic; a measuring rod.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

measure.

An apparently primary word; a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree) -- measure.

HELPS Word-studies

3358 métron – properly, a measure (the actual measure itself); (figuratively) the basis for determining what is enough (or not enough), what is fair (or not fair), etc.

3358 /métron ("standard, measure") is the controlling basis by which something is determined as acceptable or unacceptable – preeminently rooting to the Lord Himself as His being is the only ultimate measure of truth.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a measure
NASB Translation
measure (8), measurements (1), proper (1), standard (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3358: μέτρον

μέτρον, μέτρου, τό, the Sept. chiefly for מִדָּה (cf. μήτηρ), measure;

1. an instrument for measuring;

a. a vessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry or liquid: in proverbial discourse, μέτρειν μέτρῳ, of the measure of the benefits which one confers on others, Luke 6:38; μέτρον πεπιεσμένον καί σεσαλευμένον, figuratively equivalent to most abundant requital, ibid.; πληροῦν τό μέτρον τῶν πατέρων, to add what is lacking in order to fill up their ancestors' prescribed number of crimes, Matthew 23:32 (see πληρόω, 2 a.); ἐκ μέτρου (A. V. by measure; see ἐκ, V. 3) i. e. sparingly, John 3:34 (also ἐν μέτρῳ, Ezekiel 4:11).

b. a graduated staff for measuring, measuring-rod: Revelation 21:15; with ἀνθρώπου added (man's measure), such as men use, Revelation 21:17; hence, in proverbial discourse, the rule or standard of judgment: Matthew 7:2; Mark 4:24.

2. determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit: with a genitive of the thing received, Romans 12:3; 2 Corinthians 10:13; (Ephesians 4:7); ἐν μέτρῳ, in proportion to the measure (cf. Winers Grammar, § 48, a. 3 b. and see ἐνέργεια; others, in due measure), Ephesians 4:16; the required measure, the due, fit, measure: τῆς ἡλικίας, the proper i. e. ripe, full age (see ἡλικία, 1 c.) (of a man), Ephesians 4:13 (ἡβης, Homer, Iliad 11, 225; Odyssey 11, 317; Solon 5, 52 (Poet. Min. Gr. (edited by Gaisford) 3:135)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning "to measure."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 4060 (מִדָּה, middah): This Hebrew term is often translated as "measure" and shares a similar range of meanings, including physical dimensions and metaphorical standards.

• Strong's Hebrew 374 (אֵיפָה, ephah): While primarily a unit of dry measure, it can also be used metaphorically to denote fairness and justice in transactions.

The concept of μέτρον in the New Testament invites believers to consider the divine standards by which they live and serve, encouraging a life of balance, humility, and faithful stewardship of the gifts and responsibilities entrusted to them by God.

Usage: The term μέτρον is used in the New Testament to denote a standard of measurement, both literal and metaphorical. It can refer to physical dimensions or to the extent of one's abilities or responsibilities.

Context: The Greek word μέτρον appears in several New Testament passages, often conveying the idea of a standard or limit. In the context of the New Testament, μέτρον is used to illustrate spiritual truths and ethical teachings.

• Literal Measurement: In some instances, μέτρον refers to a physical measure, such as in Revelation 21:15-17, where an angel measures the New Jerusalem with a golden rod.

• Metaphorical Use: More frequently, μέτρον is employed metaphorically. In Matthew 7:2, Jesus teaches, "For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you," emphasizing the principle of reciprocity in judgment and mercy. Similarly, in Ephesians 4:7, Paul writes, "But to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of Christ’s gift," highlighting the distribution of spiritual gifts according to Christ's sovereign will.

• Ethical and Spiritual Implications: The concept of μέτρον is significant in understanding the balance and proportion in Christian life. Romans 12:3 advises believers "not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned." This underscores humility and the recognition of one's God-given abilities and limitations.

• Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ: In 2 Corinthians 10:13, Paul speaks of boasting only within the limits of the sphere God has apportioned, using μέτρον to describe the boundaries of his apostolic mission. This reflects the diversity of roles within the Church, each with its own measure of responsibility and authority.

Forms and Transliterations

μέτρα μέτροις μετρον μέτρον μετρου μέτρου μετρω μέτρω μέτρῳ μέτρων metro metrō métroi métrōi metron métron metrou métrou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 7:2 N-DNS
GRK: ἐν ᾧ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε μετρηθήσεται
NAS: you will be judged; and by your standard of measure,
KJV: what measure ye mete,
INT: with what measure you measure it will be measured again

Matthew 23:32 N-ANS
GRK: πληρώσατε τὸ μέτρον τῶν πατέρων
NAS: up, then, the measure [of the guilt] of your fathers.
KJV: up then the measure of your fathers.
INT: fill you up the measure of the fathers

Mark 4:24 N-DNS
GRK: ἐν ᾧ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε μετρηθήσεται
NAS: you listen to. By your standard of measure
KJV: what measure ye mete,
INT: with what measure you measure it will be measured

Luke 6:38 N-ANS
GRK: δοθήσεται ὑμῖν μέτρον καλὸν πεπιεσμένον
NAS: a good measure-- pressed down,
KJV: good measure, pressed down,
INT: it will be given to you measure good pressed down

Luke 6:38 N-DNS
GRK: ᾧ γὰρ μέτρῳ μετρεῖτε ἀντιμετρηθήσεται
NAS: [and] running over. For by your standard of measure
KJV: with the same measure that
INT: with that indeed measure you measure it will be measured again

John 3:34 N-GNS
GRK: γὰρ ἐκ μέτρου δίδωσιν τὸ
NAS: the Spirit without measure.
KJV: the Spirit by measure [unto him].
INT: indeed by measure he gives the

Romans 12:3 N-ANS
GRK: θεὸς ἐμέρισεν μέτρον πίστεως
NAS: to each a measure of faith.
KJV: to every man the measure of faith.
INT: God divided a measure of faith

2 Corinthians 10:13 N-ANS
GRK: κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τοῦ κανόνος
NAS: but within the measure of the sphere
KJV: according to the measure of the rule
INT: according to the measure of the area

2 Corinthians 10:13 N-GNS
GRK: ὁ θεὸς μέτρου ἐφικέσθαι ἄχρι
NAS: apportioned to us as a measure, to reach
KJV: to us, a measure to reach
INT: the God of measure to reach as far as

Ephesians 4:7 N-ANS
GRK: κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς
NAS: according to the measure of Christ's
KJV: according to the measure of the gift
INT: according to the measure of the gift

Ephesians 4:13 N-ANS
GRK: τέλειον εἰς μέτρον ἡλικίας τοῦ
NAS: man, to the measure of the stature
KJV: unto the measure of the stature
INT: full-grown at [the] measure of [the] stature of the

Ephesians 4:16 N-DNS
GRK: ἐνέργειαν ἐν μέτρῳ ἑνὸς ἑκάστου
NAS: according to the proper working
KJV: in the measure of every
INT: [the] working in [its] measure individual of each

Revelation 21:15 N-ANS
GRK: ἐμοῦ εἶχεν μέτρον κάλαμον χρυσοῦν
INT: me had a measuring reed golden

Revelation 21:17 N-ANS
GRK: τεσσάρων πηχῶν μέτρον ἀνθρώπου ὅ
NAS: [according to] human measurements, which
KJV: cubits, [according to] the measure of a man,
INT: four cubits measure of a man that

Strong's Greek 3358
14 Occurrences

μέτρῳ — 4 Occ.
μέτρον — 8 Occ.
μέτρου — 2 Occ.