Metron

met'-ron
Parts of Speech Noun Neuter

Metron Definition

  1. measure, an instrument for measuring
    1. a vessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry or liquid
    2. a graduated staff for measuring, a measuring rod
    3. proverbially, the rule or standard of judgment
  2. determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit
    1. the required measure, the due, fit, measure
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
mevtron
Origin
an apparently primary word
Strong's Number
3358
TDNT Entry
4:632,590

KJV Word Usage

measure
13
Total
13

KJV Verse Count

2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Total
11
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Metron". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .