Métron — G3358

G3358 · Greek — μέτρον

Pronunciation: met'-ron

Definition

neuter noun

a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)

  1. 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, measuring-rod
  2. determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit

Usually translated as

measure

Origin

an apparently primary word

Occurrences

Métron occurs 13 times in 11 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (1), Luke (1), John (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (3), Revelation (1)

Strong's Lexicon — M