The meaning of “μέτρον”
Understanding métron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
an apparently primary word measure. - a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively - by implication, a limited portion...
μέτρον
an apparently primary word measure. - a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively - by implication, a limited portion (degree)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:32 | “Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.” Word: μέτρον (métron) | |
| Mark 4:24 | “And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.” Word: μέτρον (métron) | |
| Luke 6:38 | “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Word: μέτρον (métron) | |
| John 3:34 | “For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. ” Word: μέτρον (métron) | |
| Romans 12:3 | “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” Word: μέτρον (métron) |