metron <3358>
metron metron
Pronunciation: | met'-ron |
Origin: | an apparently primary word |
Reference: | TDNT - 4:632,590 |
PrtSpch: | n n |
In Greek: | metron 8, metrou 2, metrw 4 |
In NET: | measure 7, limits 1, a measure 1, measurement 1, measuring 1, sparingly 1 |
In AV: | measure 13 |
Count: | 13 |
Definition: | 1) measure, an instrument for measuring 1a) a vessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry or liquid 1b) a graduated staff for measuring, a measuring rod 1c) proverbially, the rule or standard of judgment 2) determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit 2a) the required measure, the due, fit, measure an apparently primary word; a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree):- measure. |
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