metron <3358>

metron metron

Pronunciation:met'-ron
Origin:an apparently primary word
Reference:TDNT - 4:632,590
PrtSpch:n n (noun neuter)
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. 1) measure, an instrument for measuring
    1. 1a) a vessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry or liquid
    2. 1b) a graduated staff for measuring, a measuring rod
    3. 1c) proverbially, the rule or standard of judgment
  2. 2) determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit
    1. 2a) the required measure, the due, fit, measure

an apparently primary word; a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree): KJV -- measure.
Related Hebrew:hao <05429>; hpya <0374>; hpya <0374>; hma <0520>; tb <01323>; hrwsm <04884>; wq <06957>; dy <03027>; hdm <04060>; vylv <07991>

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