Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λίτρα”
Understanding lítra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Latin origin (libra) pound. - a pound in weight
G3046
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
λίτρα
Phoneticlee'-trah
Transliterationlítra
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Latin origin (libra) pound. - a pound in weight
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 12:3 | “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” Word: λίτρα (lítra) | |
| John 19:39 | “And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. ” Word: λίτρα (lítra) |