Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μόδιος”
Understanding módios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Latin origin bushel. - a modius, i.e. certain measure for things dry (the quantity or the utensil)
G3426
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μόδιος
Phoneticmod'-ee-os
Transliterationmódios
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Latin origin bushel. - a modius, i.e. certain measure for things dry (the quantity or the utensil)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:15 | “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.” Word: μόδιος (módios) | |
| Mark 4:21 | “And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?” Word: μόδιος (módios) | |
| Luke 11:33 | “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.” Word: μόδιος (módios) |