Strongs Number: G3358
- Greek Word
- μέτρον
- Transliteration
- metron
- Phonetic
- met'-ron
- Part of Speech
- Noun Neuter
- Strongs Definition
-
a measure (
metre
) literally or figuratively; by implication a limited portion (degree) - Thayers Definition
-
1. measure, an instrument for measuring
a. a vessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry or liquid
b. a graduated staff for measuring, a measuring rod
c. proverbially, the rule or standard of judgment
2. determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit
a. the required measure, the due, fit, measure
- Origin
- An apparently primary word
- Bible Usage
- measure.