Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μετρητής”
Understanding metrētḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
firkin. - a measurer, i.e. (specially), a certain standard measure of capacity for liquids
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μετρητής
Phoneticmet-ray-tace'
Transliterationmetrētḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
firkin. - a measurer, i.e. (specially), a certain standard measure of capacity for liquids
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 2:6 | “And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.” Word: μετρητής (metrētḗs) |