4884. mesurah

Lexicon

mesurah: Measure, measurement

Original Word: מְשׂוּרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: msuwrah
Pronunciation: meh-soo-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (mes-oo-raw')
Definition: Measure, measurement
Meaning: a measure

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

measure

From an unused root meaning apparently to divide; a measure (for liquids) -- measure.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a measure
NASB Translation
capacity (1), measure (2), volume (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מְשׂוּרָה noun feminine measure, of water, Ezekiel 4:11,16 ("" מִשְׁקָל); capacity in General, Leviticus 19:35 ( + מִדָּה, מִשְׁקָל), 1 Chronicles 23:29 (derivatives dubious)

מָשׂוֺשׂ see שׂוֺשׂ. מִשְׂחָק see שׂחק.

מַשְׂטֵמָה see שׂטם. [מְשֻׂכָֿה] see שׂוך. p. 962, 966, 968

מַשְׂכִּיל see שׂכל. מַשְׂכִּית see שׂכה.

[מַשְׂכֹּ֫רֶת] see שׂכר. [מַשְׂמֵר] see שׂמר.

מִשְׂמָּח see שׂפח. מִשְׂרָה see שׂרה.

[מִשְׂרָפוֺת], מִשְׁרְפוֺת מַיִם see שׂרף.

מַשְׂרֵקָה see שׂרק.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שׂוּר (sur), which means "to turn aside" or "to depart."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2218 (ζυγός, zygos): This Greek term refers to a yoke or a balance, often used metaphorically to denote burdens or obligations. It can also imply a standard of measurement in a figurative sense.
• G3358 (μέτρον, metron): This Greek word directly translates to "measure" and is used in the New Testament to denote a standard or rule of measurement, similar to the Hebrew מְשׂוּרָה. It appears in contexts discussing the measure of faith or the standard by which one is judged.

These Greek terms, like their Hebrew counterpart, emphasize the importance of standards and measures in both physical and metaphorical contexts, reflecting a continuity of thought from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament.

Usage: The term מְשׂוּרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a specific measure, particularly in contexts involving trade, commerce, or offerings. It is a term that signifies a standard or fixed quantity.

Context: מְשׂוּרָה (mesurah) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for a measure, often in contexts related to trade and commerce. The concept of measurement is crucial in biblical texts, as it ensures fairness and justice in economic transactions. The use of standardized measures is emphasized in the Torah, where accurate weights and measures are commanded to maintain integrity and righteousness in dealings (Leviticus 19:35-36).

In the ancient Near Eastern context, measures were essential for the distribution of goods, whether in the marketplace or in offerings to the temple. The term מְשׂוּרָה reflects the importance of having a consistent and reliable standard, which was a common concern in ancient societies. The biblical emphasis on just measures underscores the broader ethical teachings of the scriptures, which advocate for honesty and equity.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not specifically translate מְשׂוּרָה in a distinct passage, but the concept of measurement is present throughout the biblical narrative, highlighting its significance in maintaining societal order and divine justice.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּמְשׂוּרָ֥ה במשורה וּבַמְּשׂוּרָֽה׃ ובמשורה׃ מְשׂוּרָ֖ה משורה bim·śū·rāh bimsuRah bimśūrāh mə·śū·rāh mesuRah məśūrāh ū·ḇam·mə·śū·rāh ūḇamməśūrāh uvammesuRah

Englishman's Concordance

Leviticus 19:35
HEB: בַּמִּדָּ֕ה בַּמִּשְׁקָ֖ל וּבַמְּשׂוּרָֽה׃
NAS: in measurement of weight, or capacity.
KJV: in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.
INT: measurement of weight capacity

1 Chronicles 23:29
HEB: וְלַמֻּרְבָּ֑כֶת וּלְכָל־ מְשׂוּרָ֖ה וּמִדָּֽה׃
NAS: and all measures of volume and size.
KJV: and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size;
INT: is well-mixed and all of volume measures

Ezekiel 4:11
HEB: וּמַ֛יִם בִּמְשׂוּרָ֥ה תִשְׁתֶּ֖ה שִׁשִּׁ֣ית
NAS: of a hin by measure; you shall drink
KJV: also water by measure, the sixth part
INT: the water measure drink shall be the sixth

Ezekiel 4:16
HEB: וּבִדְאָגָ֑ה וּמַ֕יִם בִּמְשׂוּרָ֥ה וּבְשִׁמָּמ֖וֹן יִשְׁתּֽוּ׃
NAS: water by measure and in horror,
KJV: water by measure, and with astonishment:
INT: anxiety water measure horror and drink

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4884
4 Occurrences

bim·śū·rāh — 2 Occ.
mə·śū·rāh — 1 Occ.
ū·ḇam·mə·śū·rāh — 1 Occ.